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Airway

Verb / ˈeˌrweɪ / Another word for airway — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

An air passage, particularly the passage for air in the respiratory tract.

Synonyms & similar words

airpassage airduct airlinebusiness airlane flightpath airline respiratorytract skyway windpipe bronchus throat trachea

Example sentences

  1. The airplane's airway was clear for takeoff.
  2. When someone is choking, it's important to clear their airway.
  3. The doctor used a tool to examine the patient's airway.
  4. The airway can become blocked due to an allergic reaction.
  5. The airway is an important part of the respiratory system.

Quotes

  • Breathing is the greatest pleasure in life. - Giovanni Papini
  • Inhale the future, exhale the past. - Unknown
  • Breathe. Let go. And remind yourself that this very moment is the only one you know you have for sure. - Oprah Winfrey

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