airborne
air·borne
/ˈeɚˌboɚn/ adj
1 : in the air : moving or being carried through the air
Once the plane was airborne I loosened my seat belt.
airborne dust particles
2 of soldiers : specially trained to jump from airplanes into enemy territory for battle
Thousands of airborne troops parachuted behind enemy lines.
airborne forces
also : of or relating to airborne soldiers
airborne combat
airborne divisions/operations
