air pocket
noun
: a condition of the atmosphere (such as a local downdraft) that causes an airplane to drop suddenly
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She had been trapped in an air pocket, created by a security door that reportedly led to an attic, which kept her alive.
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Rachel Raposas, People.com, 11 Mar. 2025
Synthetic fibers, usually polyester spun to create air pockets between the fibers, are a good alternative and perform better in extremely wet conditions.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 31 Jan. 2025
The holes reduce contact surface area and create air pockets between the blade and cheese.
—Betty Hallock, Los Angeles Times, 30 Dec. 2024
Place the tree in the hole, and backfill, tamping down firmly to eliminate air pockets.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 2025
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Rachel Raposas, People.com, 11 Mar. 2025
Synthetic fibers, usually polyester spun to create air pockets between the fibers, are a good alternative and perform better in extremely wet conditions.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 31 Jan. 2025
The holes reduce contact surface area and create air pockets between the blade and cheese.
—Betty Hallock, Los Angeles Times, 30 Dec. 2024
Place the tree in the hole, and backfill, tamping down firmly to eliminate air pockets.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for air pocket
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“Air pocket.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/air%20pocket. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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