In midair Meaning in English
expression
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈmɪˈdɛɹ
in mid-AIR
ˈɪn/ /mɪdˈeə
in mid-AIR
Definition
At a point above the ground or surface, where something is floating, hanging, or moving and not touching anything solid.
Usage & Nuances
Used for describing objects or people temporarily off the ground, often in sports, magic, or accidents. Common with verbs like 'freeze in midair,' 'jump in midair.' Not typically literal in physics; usually visual or dramatic contexts.
Spanish: en el airePortuguese (BR): no ar - em pleno arPortuguese (PT): no ar - em pleno arChinese (Simplified): 在空中Chinese (Traditional): 在空中Hindi: हवा मेंArabic: في الهواءBengali: আকাশে - মাঝ আকাশেRussian: в воздухе - в середине воздухаJapanese: 空中で - 宙にVietnamese: trên không - giữa không trungKorean: 공중에서 - 허공에Turkish: havada - havanın ortasındaUrdu: ہوا میں - درمیان فضا میںIndonesian: di udara - di tengah udara
Example Sentences
The ball stopped in midair before falling down.
basic
The bird was flying in midair.
basic
He caught the frisbee in midair.
basic
The dancer seemed to freeze in midair during her jump.
natural
My hat flew off and stopped in midair for a second before landing.
natural
Traffic lights seemed to hang in midair on the empty street at night.
natural