aerophobia

[ air-uh-foh-bee-uh ]

noun

, Psychiatry.

1. aviophobia ( ).
2. a fear of or pathological sensitivity to drafts of air, gases, or airborne matter.

aerophobia

/ ˌɛərəˈfəʊbɪə /

noun

1. a pathological fear of draughts of air

Derived Forms

• ˌaeroˈphobic, adjective

Other Words From

• aer·o·pho·bic [air-, uh, -, foh, -bik, -, fob, -ik], adjective noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of aerophobia¹

First recorded in 1765–75; aero- + -phobia

Example Sentences

Mel’s also broke, has an aversion to commitment, and in a relatable and metaphorical twist, is gripped by aerophobia.

From Salon

My fear of flying Topics: Air Flight, , , Phobia, Flying, Fear of flying, Aerophobia, , If you go by the law of averages, a baseball player who gets a hit in seven consecutive at-bats is really pushing his luck when he steps to the plate for the eighth time.

From Salon

I was 9 years old and already suffering from a raging case of aerophobia.

From Salon

And over the summer, White flew with the team to Las Vegas and to the rookie orientation in New York City, suggesting that he had a handle on his aerophobia.

From New York Times

Over the summer, it seemed as if White had learned to corral his "aerophobia."

From Seattle Times