airborne \airborne\ adj. 1. conveyed by or through air, as dust or pollen; as, a clean room is needed to avoid airborne contaminants. [WordNet 1.5] 2. in flight; flying; -- said of an airplane. [PJC] 3. (Mil.) carried directly to the site of battle by aircraft; -- said of combat troops, as, an airborne division. [PJC]