air ship
/ˈɛrˌʃɪp/
noun
- A large aircraft that is filled with gas (such as helium) and is lighter than air, used for carrying passengers or cargo; a dirigible or zeppelin.
- The air-ship floated silently over the countryside, its silver body gleaming in the sun.
- The museum has a model of the famous Hindenburg air-ship.
- In the early 20th century, air-ships were a popular way to travel across the Atlantic.