airbill

English

Etymology

Blend of air +‎ waybill.

Pronunciation

• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /ˈɛəˌbɪl/, /ˈɛˌ-/
• (General American) IPA^(key): /ˈɛɚˌbɪl/, /ˈɛɹˌ-/

Noun

airbill (plural airbills)

1. (transport) A waybill for cargo being shipped by air.

Usage notes

• "Air waybill", though longer, is clearer for those less familiar with the field.
• "Air way bill" is ambiguous, being also interpretable as "airway bill".

Synonyms

• airwaybill