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airbill

airbill

1 6.7
A receipt that shows what was sent, the cost, and the airline's agreement to carry it
  • noun
  • /ˈɛrˌbɪl/
  • Specialized
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  • After booking the flight, I received an airbill that detailed the charges for my package.

Examples

  • The company provided an airbill to confirm the shipment of the fragile items by air.

  • I received an airbill with my shipment.

  • The airbill must be attached to every international air shipment.

  • Before sending the package, she carefully filled out the airbill with all the required information.

  • Customs officials checked the airbill to verify the contents and value of the cargo.

  • The airbill must be filled out correctly.

  • To track my delivery, I used the airbill number given at the time of shipping.

Synonyms

bill
vsairbill
∞ 1.0

A paper telling you how much you must pay

functions as an air transport receipt and contract that also shows charges
waybill
vsairbill
  • Specialized
1 7.9

A document that lists goods being carried and shows delivery instructions and acts as a receipt

is specific to air, adding charges and a contract of carriage

Surface Forms

airbill singular
airbills plural

Morphology

airbill = air + bill (transparent) = air + bill

Direct compound where 'air' specifies the mode of transport and 'bill' denotes an invoice; meaning is readily derivable by learners.

Etymology

Airbill is a simple compound: air for transport by airplane and bill meaning 'a written list of charges', like a restaurant bill. So an airbill is the paper that shows what was sent, the costs, and who is responsible, acting as a receipt and agreement for goods sent by air.