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airliner

[ˈɛə.laɪ.nər]

airliner Definition

a large commercial aircraft designed to carry passengers on long journeys.

Using airliner: Examples

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

  • Example

    The airline operates a fleet of modern airliners.

  • Example

    The airliner was delayed due to bad weather.

  • Example

    The passengers boarded the airliner and prepared for takeoff.

airliner Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for airliner

Phrases with airliner

  • wide-body airliner

    an airliner with a fuselage wide enough to accommodate two passenger aisles

    Example

    The Boeing 747 is a wide-body airliner that can carry up to 660 passengers.

  • narrow-body airliner

    an airliner with a single passenger aisle and a narrow fuselage

    Example

    The Airbus A320 is a popular narrow-body airliner used for short to medium-haul flights.

  • an airliner designed to operate on short-haul routes between smaller airports

    Example

    The Embraer E-Jet family is a popular regional airliner used by many airlines around the world.

Origins of airliner

from 'airline' + '-er', denoting a person or thing that performs an action

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Summary: airliner in Brief

An 'airliner' [ˈɛə.laɪ.nər] is a large commercial aircraft designed to carry passengers on long journeys. It is often used for international flights and can accommodate hundreds of passengers. Types of airliners include wide-body, narrow-body, and regional airliners. The phrase 'the airliner was delayed due to bad weather' exemplifies its use in context.