ground-to-air

[ ground-too-air ]

adjective

1. surface-to-air.

Word History and Origins

Origin of ground-to-air¹

First recorded in 1915–20

Example Sentences

Elite security forces - including marine commandos, National Security Guards, Border Security Force and police forces - have been deployed in Kashmir to provide ground-to-air security cover, according to reports.

From BBC

“It’s not just the flight. From ground transportation, hotels, catering, we’re setting up people right now for Shaq’s Fun House … it’s ground-to-air concierge.”

From Seattle Times

At least three ground-to-air missile launchers were seen Monday at Warsaw’s Bemowo airport.

From Washington Times

Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov held talks with his French counterpart, saying they did not discuss specific fighter jets, but they did talk about aviation “platforms” to help Ukraine’s ground-to-air defense.

From Washington Times

But the troops are going to Fort Sill to learn how to operate and maintain a Patriot missile battery, part of the most advanced ground-to-air air defense system in the U.S. arsenal.

From Washington Times