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aero

adjective
\ ˈer-(ˌ)ō How to pronounce aero (audio) \

Definition of aero

 (Entry 1 of 2)

: of or relating to aircraft or aeronautics an aero engine

Definition of aero (Entry 2 of 2)

Examples of aero in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective

These guys have gone through car changes, aero changes, multiple times over, and these guys are still at the front. Jim Ayello, USA TODAY Sports, "Ayello: Five keys heading into IndyCar's Grand Prix of St. Petersburg," 10 Mar. 2018 These guys have gone through car changes, aero changes, multiple times over, and these guys are still at the front. Jim Ayello, Indianapolis Star, "Insider: 5 things I think ahead of the IndyCar season-opener in St. Petersburg," 10 Mar. 2018 For the shorter tracks and road courses, NASCAR restricts air to 750 horsepower with no aero ducts. Bob Pockrass, USA TODAY, "NASCAR says 'eye test' and statistics prove 2019 package has elevated on-track passing," 11 July 2019 Following Sunday’s Iowa Corn 300, which saw 955 on-track passes versus 378 last year, Frye and company were feeling optimistic about the progress being made in Year 1 of the new, low downforce, universal aero kits. Jim Ayello, Indianapolis Star, "IndyCar racing with its new aero kits is 'awesome,' or perhaps 'bland'," 9 July 2018 The zero-gravity seats are made from a mattress designed through research by aero-medical sciences and sleep psychology. Taylor Mead, House Beautiful, "This Private Airline Is Offering Incredible First Class Tickets You Can Actually Afford," 9 July 2018 Granted, 48 of those wins came during the competitive aero kit era (2015-17), but the smart money remains on Chevrolet despite the emergence of a universal aero kit. Jim Ayello, USA TODAY Sports, "IndyCar season preview: Predicting 2018 champion, best rookie, top manufacturer," 7 Mar. 2018 This goes back to the car’s aesthetics: That long, fairly ungainly front overhang allows it to more effectively leverage aero forces. Dan Neil, WSJ, "2019 McLaren Senna: A Pet Racecar for Billionaires," 31 May 2018 And sleek, aero bike jerseys are helpful on long rides. Jakob Schiller, Outside Online, "Six Good Old T-Shirt's, Just in Time for Summer," 22 May 2018

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First Known Use of aero

Adjective

1899, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for aero

Adjective

independent use of aero-

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