touch-and-go

1 of 2

noun

: an airplane landing followed immediately by application of power and a takeoff and usually executed as one of a series for practice at landings

touch and go

2 of 2

adjective

: unpredictable as to outcome : uncertain
it was touch and go there for a while

Examples of touch-and-go in a Sentence

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Noun
After several touch-and-go days in the hospital, Wilson was released, hand intact. Scott Haugen, Outdoor Life, 16 Oct. 2024 The yacht also features a sizable bow with a touch-and-go helipad that can facilitate comings and goings. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 24 Sep. 2024
Adjective
The Air version has a touch and go helipad and the possibility of transforming the space into a massive veranda, and the Water version designed to carry marine exploration equipment. Bill Springer, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024 While it’s been touch and go for months, the plan appears to be coming into form. Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 23 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for touch-and-go 

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1945, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

1800, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of touch-and-go was in 1800

Dictionary Entries Near touch-and-go

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Cite this Entry

“Touch-and-go.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/touch-and-go. Accessed 13 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

touch and go

adjective
: not certain of having a good result
it was touch and go there for a while
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