Pronunciation

/ˈɛərəʊplæn/

Definitions

Noun

An aeroplane, also spelled airplane, is a powered aircraft with fixed wings that is capable of sustained flight through the air. It is used primarily for transportation and travel.

Verb

To aeroplane (informal) can mean to travel by airplane or to describe the action of flying in an aircraft.

Phrases

• “Board the aeroplane” - To get on an airplane for a flight.
• “Aeroplane journey” - A trip taken by air.
• “Aeroplane enthusiast” - A person who has a strong interest in airplanes.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The aeroplane took off from Heathrow Airport, bound for New York.”
• Verb: “We decided to aeroplane to Hawaii for our vacation this year.”
• Informal: “She’s been dreaming of owning her own aeroplane since she was a child.”

Synonyms

• Airplane
• Jet
• Aircraft
• Plane
• Flyer
• Glider (for non-motorized aircraft)
• Commercial airliner
• Passenger jet

Related Words

• Flight
• Pilot
• Air traffic control
• Runway
• Cabin crew
• Airline
• Airfield -翱翔 (in Chinese)
• Volar (in Spanish)
• Fliegen (in German)
• Décollage (in French)