air mile

American

noun

international nautical mile.

air mile British

noun

another name for nautical mile

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Etymology

Origin of air mile

First recorded in 1915–20

Example Sentences

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England's schedule involves more air miles, but not significantly more than most traditional tours.

From BBC

"As well of course, you've got the environmental impact, with all flowers grown in the UK, there's no air miles."

From BBC

Given that you use the word “lend,” I want to make an important distinction: You gave her your air miles.

From MarketWatch

Yet despite clocking up more air miles as a player than many pilots, Fishlock has always remained available for her country, having represented Wales 163 times since her debut in Switzerland in 2006.

From BBC

How many air miles have you racked up in that time?

From BBC

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