air pocket

noun

: a condition of the atmosphere (such as a local downdraft) that causes an airplane to drop suddenly

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The result is often an air pocket. — Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026 Backfill the hole and gently press it down to remove any air pockets. — Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 24 June 2026 Water fills air pockets in soil, holding the heat that has been absorbed during the day and releasing it at night. — Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 May 2026 As water flows through the pipes past the obstruction, air pockets can form, creating a gurgling noise. — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 10 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for air pocket

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First Known Use

1912, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of air pocket was in 1912

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air pocket

noun
: a condition of the atmosphere that causes an airplane to drop suddenly
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