airfare

noun

air·​fare ˈer-ˌfer How to pronounce airfare (audio)
: fare for travel by airplane

Examples of airfare in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Carollo said the reimbursement was for his airfare only, and that the city did not cover his wife’s travel expenses. Tess Riski, Miami Herald, 26 July 2024 Southwest is also facing pricing pressure as industry-wide overcapacity has dampened domestic airfares. Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 25 July 2024 The cost of flying versus driving extends beyond just the literal price of gas and vehicle maintenance in comparison to airfare. Becca Stanek, theweek, 19 July 2024 For example, when the Las Vegas to London route was launched in March 2024, the airfare was $299 one-way. Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 6 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for airfare 

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Word History

First Known Use

1917, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of airfare was in 1917

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“Airfare.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/airfare. Accessed 24 Sep. 2024.

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