aerobatics

American  

[air-uh-bat-iks] / ˌɛər əˈbæt ɪks /

noun

1. (used with a plural verb) stunts performed in flight by an airplane, glider, or the like.

2. (used with a singular verb) the art or technique of performing such stunts.

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aerobatics British  

/ ˌɛərəʊˈbætɪks /

noun

1. (functioning as singular or plural) spectacular or dangerous manoeuvres, such as loops or rolls, performed in an aircraft or glider; stunt flying

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Other Word Forms

• aerobatic adjective

Etymology

Origin of aerobatics

First recorded in 1915–20; aero- + (acro)batics

Example Sentences

The king and his wife, Queen Camilla, will start their visit with a ceremony at the Arc de Triomphe, with the aerobatics display teams of both nations' air forces, conducting a flypast.

From Reuters • Sep. 19, 2023

Mason said he has support from the International Aerobatic Club and the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, nonprofits that promote aerobatics and private flying respectively.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 11, 2023

The FAA identified the model of the plane as a Steen Skybolt, a home-built biplane used primarily for aerobatics.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2023

The Red Arrows, the aerobatics display team of the Royal Air Force, fly overhead after the coronation in London on Saturday.

From New York Times • May 6, 2023

He explained bow plovers indulged in aerobatics, and would actually do such stunts as spins, stall turns and even rolls for the mere grace of the tiling.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White