Airplane: meaning, definitions and examples

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airplane

[ ˈɛrˌpleɪn ]

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transportation

An airplane is a powered flying vehicle with fixed wings and a weight greater than that of the air it displaces.

Synonyms

aircraft, jet, plane

Examples of usage

I took an airplane to travel to Europe.
The airplane landed safely despite the storm.

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military

An airplane can also refer to a military aircraft designed for warfare.

Synonyms

bomber, fighter jet, warplane

Examples of usage

The army used airplanes for reconnaissance missions.
The enemy's airplanes bombed the city.

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informal

To airplane means to travel by airplane.

Synonyms

fly, jet, travel by air

Examples of usage

We decided to airplane to our destination rather than drive.

Translations

Translations of the word "airplane" 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 'airplane' dates back to the early 20th century, derived from the combination of 'air' and 'plane'. The Wright brothers are credited with building and flying the first successful airplane in 1903, revolutionizing transportation and travel. Since then, airplanes have become an integral part of modern society, connecting people and cultures around the world.