Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
airstrike
noun
/ˈɛrstraɪk/
Definition
An airstrike is a military attack in which aircraft drop bombs or fire missiles at a specific target on the ground.
Examples
- The airstrike successfully neutralized the enemy’s command center.
- Following the airstrike, intelligence reports indicated significant damage to the target.
- In response to the threat, the coalition forces initiated a series of airstrikes.
Meaning
The term refers specifically to the use of aerial bombardment in combat situations, usually aiming to destroy enemy forces, infrastructure, or specific assets.
Synonyms
- aerial attack
- bombing raid
- air assault
