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aerial

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈeriəl/ · UK /ˈeəriəl/

aerial means: In the air or connected with the air around the earth.

adjective

IN THE AIRB2

In the air or connected with the air around the earth.

  • We saw an aerial view of the city.
  • The team used aerial photographs to study the forest.
  • Aerial surveys revealed changes in the coastline.

Similar words: airborne

Common phrases: aerial view, aerial photography

FROM ABOVEB2

High above the ground, or seen from high above it.

  • The map includes an aerial photograph.
  • We enjoyed aerial views of the coastline.
  • Workers repaired the aerial cable above the street.

Similar words: elevated

Common phrases: aerial photograph, aerial view, aerial cable

IN THE AIRB2

Happening or living in the air.

  • The birds performed an aerial display.
  • The army faced an aerial attack at dawn.
  • Drones can help with aerial searches.

Similar words: airborne

Common phrases: aerial display, aerial attack, aerial combat

noun

SIGNAL RECEIVERB1

A metal rod or wire that receives or sends radio or television signals.

  • The aerial is on the roof.
  • We adjusted the aerial to improve reception.
  • Does your car have a radio aerial?

Similar words: antenna

Common phrases: radio aerial, television aerial, roof aerial

IMAGE RINGC2

An unwanted bright or dark band near a sharp edge in a digital image.

  • The filter produced an aerial near the edge.
  • These aerials become visible when the image is enlarged.
  • Reducing sharpness removed the aerial from the image.

Similar words: ringing artifact

Common phrases: produce aerial, unwanted aerial

Questions about aerial

What does aerial mean?

In the air or connected with the air around the earth.

What is aerial in other languages?

Türkçe: havadan · Español: aéreo · Français: aérien · Deutsch: Luft- · Italiano: aereo · 日本語: 空中の

How do you pronounce aerial?

In American English /ˈeriəl/; in British English /ˈeəriəl/.

How do you use aerial in a sentence?

We saw an aerial view of the city. The team used aerial photographs to study the forest.

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