aero

adj, noun — 5 senses

aero

adj

/ˈɛəɹəʊ/

Etymology Back-formation from aero- (prefix), from Ancient Greek ἀέρος (aéros).

1

Of or pertaining to aviation.

  • We've seen a lot of growth in the aero sector.
  • According to aero experts these planes will be capable of carrying six passengers, five machine guns, a special rapid fire aerogun and about fifty bombs, and will be practically immune from injury due to attacks by the light battleplanes […]1918, Illustrated World, volume 29, number 3, page 406:
2

Aerodynamic; having an aerodynamic appearance.

  • It's a very aero design, with smooth lines.
Derived terms
aero bar, aero club, aero engine, frutiger aero

aero

noun

Etymology Back-formation from aero- (prefix), from Ancient Greek ἀέρος (aéros).

1

Hobbies, Lifestyle, Motor racing, Racing, Sports Slang Aerodynamics.

  • "The biggest difference is aero, which is a really big cut."2009 February 12, Paul Gover, “Australian Grand Prix sleep-in suits Robert Kubica,”, in Herald Sun:
2

Dated, Informal An airplane or airship.

3

Aerospace.

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