airways

Noun

airway (plural airways)

1. The trachea.

   Synonyms:

   trachea, windpipe

2. (in plural) The trachea and bronchial tree.
   • The burners on gas stoves release pollutants including nitrogen dioxide, a key element in smog that can irritate airways and may contribute to the development of asthma, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.2024 May 23, Michael Copley, “A lawsuit accuses a gas stove manufacturer of failing to warn consumers about pollution risks”, in NPR
3. A flight path used by aeroplanes.
   • But British Airways Flight 112 made the trek in under five hours, setting a new record for the fastest subsonic commercial flight across the Atlantic Ocean.2020 February 9, Alina Selyukh, “British Airways Sets Record, Crossing The Atlantic In Under 5 Hours In Strong Winds”, in NPR
4. A roadway used for ventilation.