Aerial

/ˈɛəriəl/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A structure for radiating or receiving radio waves.

The technician installed a new aerial on the roof.

adjective

Related to or occurring in the air.

The aerial view of the city revealed a beautiful landscape.

Designed for use in the air or by an airplane.

The aerial photographs were taken from a drone.

Relating to or occurring in the atmosphere.

The aerial plants thrive in humid environments.

From Latin 'aeriālis', from 'aer' meaning 'air'.

aerial photography

The art of taking photos from the air, often using drones.

aerial view

A view from above, typically capturing a landscape or layout.

aerial assault

An attack carried out from aircraft.

aerodynamics

The study of the behavior of air as it interacts with solid objects.

aeronautics

The science of flight and the design of aircraft.

aero

Prefix relating to the air.

Aerialist

The circus featured an aerialist who performed acrobatics high above the audience.

Aerial stunts

The movie was filled with aerial stunts that amazed the audience.