Definitions
- Referring to a powered flying vehicle that is used for transportation. - Talking about a machine that has fixed wings and one or more engines. - Describing a type of aircraft that is commonly used for commercial flights.
- Referring to a powered flying vehicle that is used for transportation. - Talking about a machine that has fixed wings and one or more engines. - Describing a type of aircraft that is commonly used for commercial flights.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to a powered flying vehicle.
- 2Both words describe a machine with fixed wings and one or more engines.
- 3Both words can be used to talk about commercial flights.
- 4Both words are used interchangeably in different parts of the world.
- 5Both words have the same meaning and can be used in the same contexts.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Airplane is more commonly used in American English while aeroplane is more commonly used in British English.
- 2Formality: Aeroplane is considered more formal than airplane.
- 3History: Aeroplane is an older term that dates back to the early 1900s while airplane is a more recent term that came into use in the mid-1900s.
Remember this!
Airplane and aeroplane are synonyms that refer to the same thing - a powered flying vehicle with fixed wings and one or more engines. The main difference between the two words is their spelling, pronunciation, and usage. Airplane is more commonly used in American English while aeroplane is more commonly used in British English. Additionally, aeroplane is considered more formal than airplane.
