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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

sortie

/sɔːrˈtiː/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does sortie mean?

noun, verb

A sortie is a brief, usually military, operation or a sudden, brief departure. A sortie can also refer to a flight of aircraft, especially one that is sent out on a mission.

Example

"The squadron made a surprise sortie over enemy territory."

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