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aer·i·al
aerial
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- pronunciation:
- eI
ri
l
- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
- Word Explorer, Word Parts
part of speech: |
adjective |
definition 1: |
of or happening in the air or atmosphere.
The people who jumped out of the plane joined hands to form an aerial circle before they landed on the ground safely.- similar words:
- atmospheric, celestial, heavenly
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definition 2: |
having to do with or done by means of flying.
My house looked so small in the aerial photograph of my neighborhood. |
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part of speech: |
noun |
definition: |
a radio or television antenna.
Why don't you put up the aerial so we can hear the radio better?- synonyms:
- antenna
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derivation: |
aerially (adv.) |
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