1. a passage through which air moves in and out of the lungs
Usage: medical
2. a designated route regularly followed by aircraft
Usage: aviation
3. a ventilation passage in a mine
Usage: mining

Examples

• The doctor checked to make sure the patient’s airway was clear.
• Emergency responders must keep the victim’s airway open during CPR.
• The commercial airliner followed the designated airway across the Atlantic.
• Air traffic controllers monitor all aircraft using this busy airway.
• The miners installed fans to improve airflow through the main airway.
• Flight delays occurred due to congestion in the major airway over the city.