pilot — a person who operates the flying controls of an aircraft
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who operates the flying controls of an aircraft
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpaɪlət/
Example Sentences
- The pilot's announcement was so boring that even the clouds fell asleep.
- She wants to become a pilot to have the best office view in the world.
- The company decided to pilot the new policy before implementing it nationwide.
pilot
NOUN[/ˈpaɪlət/]
a person who operates the flying controls of an aircraft
A pilot operates the flying controls during flight
The pilot discovered an islet full of violet!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from 16th-century French 'pilote', originally denoting a person who guided ships into harbor. It traces further back to Greek 'pedon' (oar), developing the sense of 'one who guides the way'. The meaning expanded in the 20th century to refer to an aircraft operator.
Breakdown
French 'pilote' from Italian 'piloto', ultimately from Greek 'pedon' (oar), with the root sense of steering or guiding vessels, later extended to aviation.
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📝Examples
“The pilot's announcement was so boring that even the clouds fell asleep.”
“She wants to become a pilot to have the best office view in the world.”
“The company decided to pilot the new policy before implementing it nationwide.”
“The TV pilot was rejected because the main character was too realistic for reality TV.”
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