English words starting with A

Containing air or filled with air.

The branch of a nation's armed forces that conducts military operations in the air, primarily through the use of aircraft.

Relating to or involving a mixture of air and fuel, especially in an internal combustion engine.

Designed to be fired or released from an aircraft or missile while in flight.

the contamination of the atmosphere by harmful substances, especially from vehicles, factories, and power stations.

the degree to which the air in a particular place is clean and free from pollution.

An attack by military aircraft that drop bombs on a place.

operating from one aircraft or missile to another while both are in flight

(of weapons, communications, etc.) directed or operating from an aircraft to a target or station on the ground

The movement of aircraft flying in a particular region or along a particular route, especially as controlled by ground personnel.

The system or service responsible for managing the safe and orderly movement of aircraft on the ground and in the airspace.

a safety device in a vehicle that fills with air quickly in a collision to protect the driver or passenger from being thrown forward.

an airport or airfield used as a base by military aircraft.

a flat-bottomed boat powered by an aircraft engine and propeller mounted above the stern, designed for travelling over shallow water, swamps, or marshes.

carried or transported by the air

a device that uses compressed air to spray a fine mist of paint or other liquid.

(of a photograph or image) altered using an airbrush to remove imperfections or create a perfect, often unrealistic, appearance.

An explosion of a bomb or projectile in the air, above the ground.

A vehicle designed to travel through the air, especially one that is also capable of landing and driving on roads.

A vehicle that can fly, such as an airplane or helicopter.

the group of people who work together on an aircraft while it is flying

a delivery of supplies, equipment, or people by parachute from an aircraft.

(past tense and past participle of "air") to express an opinion, idea, or complaint publicly

the price charged for a journey by airplane.

A piece of land where aircraft can take off and land, typically with minimal facilities compared to an airport.

the flow or movement of air

a structure with a curved surface, like a wing, designed to give an aircraft lift in flight.

the main structure of an aircraft, such as the fuselage, wings, and undercarriage, excluding the engine and instruments.

a stupid or foolish person

in a way that is cheerful, casual, and light-hearted, sometimes seeming not to care about serious matters.

the quality of being light and full of fresh air

the act of exposing something to the air, especially to make it fresh or dry

lacking fresh air; stuffy.

an operation organized to move supplies or people by aircraft, especially in an emergency or when land routes are blocked

a company that provides regular flights for passengers and goods

a large passenger aircraft operated by an airline.

A sealed chamber with two airtight doors that allows passage between spaces of different air pressures, especially between a spacecraft and outer space or between a sterile environment and a non-sterile one.

The system of sending letters and parcels by aircraft.

a member of the air force, especially one who is not an officer.

a powered flying vehicle with fixed wings and a weight greater than that of the air it displaces.

The broadcasting of music, especially on the radio.

A complex of runways and buildings for the takeoff, landing, and maintenance of civil aircraft, with facilities for passengers.

The total military strength of a nation or force that can be delivered by aircraft and missiles.

A vertical or inclined passage for ventilation or light, as in a mine, tunnel, or building.

A large aircraft without wings, filled with gas to make it float, and driven by engines.

feeling sick because of the movement of an aircraft

a feeling of nausea and dizziness caused by the motion of an aircraft during flight.

The part of the sky that is above a particular country and is controlled by that country.

the speed of an aircraft relative to the air through which it is moving.

a current of air, especially one moving in a particular direction.

a military attack in which aircraft drop bombs or fire missiles at a target on the ground.

a long, flat piece of land where aircraft can take off and land, often without a permanent runway or buildings.

not allowing air to enter or escape.

The amount of time that is paid for or available for broadcasting on radio or television.

the radio waves used for broadcasting radio and television programs

the passage by which air reaches a person's lungs

The quality or state of being safe and fit to fly, as determined by meeting established standards and regulations.

(of an aircraft) in a safe and fit condition to fly.

Consisting of or resembling air; light and delicate or insubstantial.

a passage between rows of seats in a building such as a church or theatre, an aircraft, or a train.

(of a door or other opening) slightly open

Related by blood; descended from a common ancestor.

Of or relating to ancient Mesopotamia, its people, or the language spoken there, especially the language of the Assyrians and Babylonians.

A militant Islamist organization founded by Osama bin Laden, known for carrying out terrorist attacks worldwide.

A militant Islamist organization founded by Osama bin Laden, known for carrying out terrorist attacks worldwide.

a translucent, usually white, fine-grained variety of gypsum, used for carving ornaments.

brisk and cheerful readiness

A mission fortress in San Antonio, Texas, besieged and captured by Mexican forces in 1836 during the Texas Revolution.

Relating to or resembling a wing or wings.

a loud noise or signal that warns people of danger or a problem

feeling frightened or worried that something unpleasant or dangerous might happen.

causing worry or fear

in a worrying or disturbing manner

The act of exaggerating a danger or threat, or the tendency to do so, thereby causing needless public fear or anxiety.

a person who spreads unnecessary fear or worry by exaggerating dangers or problems

An expression of sadness, regret, grief, or pity.

Relating to or characteristic of the US state of Alaska or its inhabitants.

A large type of tuna with long pectoral fins and pale pink flesh, highly valued for canning.

Relating to Albania, its people, or their language.

a very large, chiefly white seabird with long, narrow wings, found mainly in the southern oceans.

the proportion of light or radiation that is reflected by a surface, especially of a planet or moon.

Although; even though.

A condition characterized by a lack of pigment in the skin, hair, and eyes, often causing pale features and sensitivity to light.

A person or animal with a congenital absence of pigment in the skin and hair (which are white) and the eyes (which are typically pink).

A species of mosquito (Aedes albopictus), characterized by distinctive white markings on its body and legs, native to Southeast Asia but now widespread, known as a vector for several viral diseases.

a book with empty pages in which you can collect things such as photographs or stamps

A simple form of protein that is soluble in water and coagulable by heat, found especially in egg white, blood serum, and milk.

A mayor or chief magistrate of a Spanish, Mexican, or Southwestern U.S. town.

Relating to or characteristic of alchemy, the medieval forerunner of chemistry concerned with the transmutation of matter and the search for an elixir of life and a universal solvent.

A person who studied or practiced an early form of chemistry, especially one who tried to change ordinary metals into gold.

a form of chemistry studied in the middle ages that involved trying to discover how to change ordinary metals into gold and to find an elixir to make people live forever.

a clear liquid that can make you drunk, also used as a solvent and in fuels.

containing or using alcohol as a primary ingredient or solvent.

containing no alcohol

powered by or using alcohol as fuel

caused by or resulting from the consumption of alcohol

connected with or caused by the drinking of alcohol

containing or relating to alcohol

a medical condition in which someone frequently drinks too much alcohol and cannot stop easily, causing harm to their health and life.

A small recessed section of a room or garden.

An organic compound containing the group –CHO, formed by the oxidation of alcohols.

A type of tree or shrub of the birch family that typically grows in moist ground, with toothed leaves and woody, cone-like fruits.

A member of a municipal legislative body in some English-speaking countries, especially in the UK and US, typically ranking below the mayor.

An alcoholic drink made from malt and flavored with hops, similar to but typically heavier and more bitter than beer.

Depending on chance, luck, or an uncertain outcome.

A place where ale is sold and drunk; a tavern.

A synthetic drug used to treat and prevent osteoporosis by inhibiting bone resorption.

The first letter of the Hebrew alphabet.

Quick to notice and respond to danger or problems; watchful.

Made someone aware of a potential danger or problem.

In a watchful, quick, and attentive manner.

The state of being watchful and ready to deal with danger or difficulty.

a north american fish of the herring family, important commercially.

a plant with small divided leaves and purple flowers, grown as food for farm animals

A simple, non-flowering plant that grows in or near water, including seaweeds and many single-celled forms.

Simple, non-flowering plants that live in water or damp places, often forming a green film on surfaces.

Relating to, consisting of, or resembling algae.

A branch of mathematics in which letters and symbols are used to represent numbers and quantities in formulae and equations.

of or relating to algebra, or using algebra.

Relating to Algeria or its people