Pronunciation

/ˈeɪrplæn/

Definitions

Noun

• Aircraft: A powered, fixed-wing vehicle that flies through the air, typically with a propeller or jet engines, for transportation or military purposes. Example: “The airplane soared over the mountains.”
• Airplane model: A miniature representation of an actual airplane, often made for display or hobby purposes. Example: “He collected a variety of airplane models in his collection.”

Verb

• To fly in an airplane: To travel by boarding an aircraft for transport. Example: “We’ll be flying to Paris on the morning flight.”
• To board an airplane: To enter an aircraft before takeoff. Example: “Passengers began boarding the plane as the gate opened.”

Adjective

• Airplane-related: Pertaining to airplanes, their design, or aviation. Example: “Airplane enthusiasts gather at aviation fairs.”

Phrases

• “Boarding pass for the airplane” is a document allowing passengers to enter the aircraft.
• “Flying first class on the airplane” refers to a premium cabin experience.
• “Airplane crash” is a tragic event involving a plane accident.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The airplane’s engine roared as it took off from the runway.”
• Verb: “After hours of delay, they finally boarded the airplane and settled in for the long flight.”
• Adjective: “The futuristic airplane design was a marvel of engineering.”

Synonyms

• Aeroplane
• Jet
• Airship (historical)
• Flight -Aviation -蓝天之旅 (Bì lán zhī jì) (Chinese, meaning “flight through the blue sky”)