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/
Korean meaning: 고정된 날개를 가지고 엔진으로 추진되는 비행기
Korean pronunciation: **에어**플레인
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.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
20세기 초 항공기가 발명되면서 만들어진 합성어로, 공중(air)에서 평평한 면(plane)으로 나는 기계라는 의미에서 탄생했습니다.
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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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