airspace
word
Definition
The part of the sky that is above a particular country or area and is controlled by that country. It is used in aviation and law.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used formally in aviation, government, and legal settings. Common collocations: 'enter airspace', 'violate airspace', 'control airspace'. Not usually used to mean just 'atmosphere' or 'sky' in general speech.
Spanish: espacio aéreoPortuguese (BR): espaço aéreoPortuguese (PT): espaço aéreoChinese (Simplified): 领空Chinese (Traditional): 領空Hindi: आकाशीय क्षेत्रArabic: المجال الجويBengali: আকাশসীমাRussian: воздушное пространствоJapanese: 空域Vietnamese: không phậnKorean: 영공Turkish: hava sahasıUrdu: فضائی حدودIndonesian: wilayah udara
Example Sentences
The plane entered the country's airspace.
basic
Every country controls its own airspace.
basic
No aircraft are allowed in the restricted airspace.
basic
Weather sometimes closes sections of airspace and causes flight delays.
natural
Tensions rose after the jet accidentally crossed into foreign airspace.
natural
Drones need special permission to operate in city airspace.
natural