Aeroplane: meaning, definitions and examples
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aeroplane
[ ˈɛrəˌpleɪn ]
in aviation
An aeroplane is a powered flying vehicle with fixed wings and a weight greater than that of the air it displaces.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The aeroplane took off smoothly from the runway.
- I have never flown in an aeroplane before.
- She works as a flight attendant on a commercial aeroplane.
- The aeroplane flew at a high altitude over the mountains.
- We boarded the aeroplane and fastened our seatbelts.
Translations
Translations of the word "aeroplane" in other languages:
🇵🇹 avião
🇮🇳 विमान
🇩🇪 Flugzeug
🇮🇩 pesawat
🇺🇦 літак
🇵🇱 samolot
🇯🇵 飛行機 (ひこうき)
🇫🇷 avion
🇪🇸 avión
🇹🇷 uçak
🇰🇷 비행기
🇸🇦 طائرة
🇨🇿 letadlo
🇸🇰 lietadlo
🇨🇳 飞机 (fēijī)
🇸🇮 letalo
🇮🇸 flugvél
🇰🇿 ұшақ
🇬🇪 თვითმფრინავი
🇦🇿 təyyarə
🇲🇽 avión
Word origin
The term 'aeroplane' originated in the early 20th century from the Greek words 'aero' meaning 'air' and 'planos' meaning 'wandering'. The Wright brothers are credited with inventing the first successful aeroplane in 1903. Since then, aeroplanes have revolutionized transportation and travel, becoming essential in modern society for both commercial and military purposes.