Synonyms for

Airways

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

Definition

A passage for air to flow, especially one in a building or aircraft.

Synonyms & similar words

airlane airpassage respiratorytract airway flightpath airduct skyway airline airlinebusiness airline airfreight airlifting

Synonyms by register

Formal

respiratory passages breathing passages trachea bronchi

Informal

windpipe throat gullet

Literary

aether sky-lanes

Antonyms

blockage obstruction closure impediment stoppage

Common collocations

  • clear the airways
  • open the airways
  • obstructed airways
  • airways disease
  • upper airways
  • lower airways
  • nasal airways

Word family

noun airway

Usage note

Primarily used in a medical or biological context to refer to the passages through which air travels to the lungs. Can also refer to routes for air travel.

Example sentences

  1. The airways in the building were blocked, causing difficulty in breathing.
  2. The airways in the airport were crowded with people.
  3. The airways in the airplane kept the passengers comfortable.
  4. The airline company invested in new airways for their planes.
  5. The air cargo was transported through the airways.

Quotes

  • "The airways are the safest way to travel." - Unknown
  • "The airways connect the world." - Unknown
  • "The airways are like highways in the sky." - Unknown

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