air pocket
nounDefinition of air pocket
: a condition of the atmosphere (such as a local downdraft) that causes an airplane to drop suddenly
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There, the ceiling has collapsed, creating space for a large air pocket. — Kristin Romey, National Geographic, "Dive beneath the pyramids of Egypt’s black pharaohs," 2 July 2019 That’s thanks to an inner dual-climate lining made of a stretchy material called Dyma-tex, which keeps feet warm during the winter but contains micro air pockets to allow for breathability in hotter weather. — Dan Q. Dao, CondĂ© Nast Traveler, "The Waterproof Shoes You Can Wear for an Entire Trip," 2 Aug. 2019 The cold air pocket that’s been hanging around and sending us afternoon into evening showers has largely moved off, so any shower odds are quite low this go. — Ian Livingston, Washington Post, "D.C.-area forecast: Near and above 90 this weekend into early week, with few if any rain risks," 27 July 2019 Pack into four 8-ounce canning jars; tap firmly on the counter to remove air pockets. — Lisa Futterman, chicagotribune.com, "How to Instant Pot your picnic, with recipes for pate, savory cheesecake and dessert," 18 July 2019 In lotuses the air pockets are created by minute lumps of wax. — The Economist, "How to make a better raincoat with tiny “water bowls”," 4 July 2019 Marine ice, lacking in air pockets, doesn't reflect light and has a darker hue. — David Grossman, Popular Mechanics, "Green Icebergs Could Be Secretly Feeding All Ocean Life," 7 Mar. 2019 Gently press dough into bottom of pan and against sides, making sure there are no air pockets. — Eleanore Park, WSJ, "Recipes From the Golden Age of the Luncheon," 12 Sep. 2018 Many jumped in to rescue Whippoorwill patrons who found air pockets below deck. — Rick Montgomery, kansascity, "Tornado sunk this Kansas cruise boat in 1978, killing 16. Owners hope it floats again.," 22 June 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'air pocket.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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