airplane

[ˈɛrpleɪn]

airplane Definition

a powered flying vehicle with fixed wings and a weight greater than that of the air it displaces, used for transportation of passengers and goods.

Using airplane: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "airplane" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I'm taking an airplane to New York.

• Example

  The airplane was delayed due to bad weather.

• Example

  The company uses airplanes to transport goods across the country.

airplane Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for airplane

• aeroplane
• plane
• jet

Phrases with airplane

• paper airplane

  a toy made by folding a piece of paper into the shape of an airplane

  Example

  He made a paper airplane and threw it across the room.

• airplane mode

  a setting on a mobile device that turns off all wireless communication

  Example

  I always put my phone on airplane mode during flights.

• airplane food

  food served on an airplane during a flight

  Example

  The airplane food was surprisingly good.

Origins of airplane

from aero- meaning 'air' + plane, from Latin planus meaning 'flat'

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Summary: airplane in Brief

An 'airplane' [ˈɛrpleɪn] is a powered flying vehicle with fixed wings and a weight greater than that of the air it displaces, used for transportation of passengers and goods. It is commonly used for travel and shipping. Phrases like 'paper airplane' and 'airplane mode' use 'airplane' to denote a toy or a setting on a mobile device, respectively.