Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

air pocket

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.43 in modern English

Syllables: air pock-et
IPA

17

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

2

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A local region of low atmospheric pressure, or a local downward current; especially one that causes an aircraft to lose height suddenly.

Inflected Forms

air pockets (plural)

Phrases

clear-air turbulence

Frequently Paired Words

clear-air turbulence

Synonyms

pocket air hole

Questions

What does air pocket mean?: A local region of low atmospheric pressure, or a local downward current; especially one that causes an aircraft to lose height suddenly.

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