Meaning of the word airtight in English
What does airtight mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
airtight
US /ˈer.taɪt/
UK /ˈeə.taɪt/
Adjective
1.
not allowing air to escape or pass through
Example:
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Store the cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh.
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The windows were airtight, so no draft could get in.
2.
having no weak points or flaws; impossible to refute
Example:
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The prosecutor presented an airtight case against the defendant.
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He had an airtight alibi for the night of the crime.