air pocket meaning

UK /ɛə ˈpɒkɪt/ US /ɛr ˈpɑkət/ 3 syllables

air pocket (noun): a local region of low pressure or descending air that causes a plane to lose height suddenly.

Definition of air pocket

  1. a local region of low pressure or descending air that causes a plane to lose height suddenly

    Synonyms: pocket, air hole

    Type of: atmospheric phenomenon

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How to pronounce air pocket

air pocket is pronounced /ɛə ˈpɒkɪt/ in British English and /ɛr ˈpɑkət/ in American English. It has 3 syllables.

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