airplane — a powered flying vehicle with fixed wings and a weight greater than that of the air it displaces
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a powered flying vehicle with fixed wings and a weight greater than that of the air it displaces
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈerpleɪn/
Example Sentences
- My paper airplane flew further than my homework assignment ever did.
- She works as a pilot and flies airplanes around the world.
- The airplane food was so bad that even the flight attendants ordered pizza delivery at 30,000 feet.
airplane
NOUN[/ˈerpleɪn/]
a powered flying vehicle with fixed wings and a weight greater than that of the air it displaces
A bright red airplane lifts off the runway as kids wave from the terminal window.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Airplane is a compound word formed in the early 20th century following the invention of aircraft. It combines 'air' (the atmosphere) and 'plane' (a flat surface), literally describing a machine that flies through the air using flat wing surfaces for lift.
Breakdown
air (atmosphere, sky) + plane (flat surface, or short for aeroplane). The term reflects the aeronautical principle of flat wings generating lift through air movement.
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📝Examples
“My paper airplane flew further than my homework assignment ever did.”
“She works as a pilot and flies airplanes around the world.”
“The airplane food was so bad that even the flight attendants ordered pizza delivery at 30,000 feet.”
“Modern airplanes can carry hundreds of passengers across continents.”
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