Aloft Word Meaning

Etymology:

Middle English: from Old Norse á lopt, á lopti, from á ‘in, on, to’ + lopt ‘air’

Audio Pronunciation:

Definition:

up in or into the air; overhead

Short Definition:

up in or into air

Examples:

• the congregation sways, hands aloft
• she held her glass aloft

Audio Pronunciation:

Definition:

flying or situated in the air; overhead

Short Definition:

flying in the air

Examples:

• while the plane is aloft, passengers may get up and move about