Meaning of the word "air raid" in English

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air raid

US /ˈer reɪd/
UK /ˈer reɪd/
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Noun

1.

an attack by aircraft, especially on a ground target

Example:
The city was under constant threat of air raid during the war.
An air raid siren wailed, signaling danger.
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