aerial

adjective
UK: /ˈeəriəl/
US: /ˈeriəl/

  1. Relating to the air or flying.

    1. The aerial view was amazing from the plane window. [ ] [ ]
    2. The pilot performed an impressive aerial maneuver during the airshow. [ ] [ ]

  2. Existing or happening in the air.

    1. The aerial roots of the plant help it to cling to surfaces. [ ] [ ]
    2. Specialized equipment is needed for the aerial inspection of power lines. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

airborne antenna atmospheric
aerial noun

  1. A wire or metal rod used to send or receive radio or television signals.

    1. We put up an aerial to get better TV reception. [ ] [ ]
    2. The old house still had an aerial on its roof, though unused for years. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "aerial" in English means: Relating to the air or flying., Existing or happening in the air..

The phonetic transcription of "aerial" is /ˈeəriəl/ in British English and /ˈeriəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "aerial": airborne, antenna, atmospheric.

Example usage of "aerial": "The aerial view was amazing from the plane window.". More examples on the page.