airforce
nounUK /ˈeə.fɔːs/
US /ˈer.fɔːrs/
A group of soldiers who fly planes and protect the sky.
The airforce flew over the city on a special day.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The branch of a country's military that fights in the air.
He joined the airforce after college.
3. All the aircraft and people that a country uses for air defense.
The airforce was ready to defend the border.
4. A powerful group of planes used together in a battle.
The general sent the airforce to help the ground troops.