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View usage for: (eərəpleɪn) Word forms: plural aeroplanescountable nounAn aeroplane is a vehicle with wings and one or more engines that enable it to fly through the air. [British]regional note: in AM, use airplaneSynonyms: plane, aircraft, jet, airplane More Synonyms of aeroplane aeroplane in British English (ˈɛərəˌpleɪn) or US and Canadian airplane (ˈɛəˌpleɪn) nouna heavier-than-air powered flying vehicle with fixed wings Word origin C19: from French aéroplane, from aero- + Greek -planos wandering, related to planetaeroplane in American English (ˈɛrəˌpleɪn) Word origin Fr aéroplane < aéro-, aero- + base of planer, to soar: see plane 2Examples of 'aeroplane' in a sentenceaeroplane The other pilot will be carrying out the emergency checks and flying the aeroplane as it descends.His main interest was building and flying model aeroplanes.The first is something billed as a virtually indestructible model aeroplane.My only other pastime was making model aeroplanes and cars.In his spare time he made model aeroplanes.Three model aeroplanes above the fireplace are a twist on the decorative cliché of ducks above the hearth.He did not see the aeroplane, which was probably hidden in the clouds.They may have the best seats on the aeroplane, but they have no parachutes.I am going to buy an aeroplane to fly between two meetings each day.I have since lost interest in model aeroplanes and now leave them to the experts.I have to get on an aeroplane to see one.Clearly concerned about global warming, this pioneering firm has taken to flying its aeroplanes without very much fuel on board.It could " see' one aeroplane and tell its altitude and so bring the night fighters into contact with it.There are those who complain they can't fit on aeroplane seats but live on fried food and barrels of cola.Who is flying this aeroplane?He dyed his hair grey and forged an ID card using transfers from a model aeroplane kit.I don't like the noise made by the model aeroplanes that fly over my house at weekends.In my first year at high school I had a model aeroplane that was the envy of the other students.While the hall was filling up, they played sounds of aeroplanes, cars and so on.I can't see the aeroplanes.He doesn't listen to operas, nor does he have an oddball hobby such as making model aeroplanes.This is a series that tries to hype up the dangers facing young British pilots who fly small aeroplanes in Indonesia.Now I'm going to teach him to how to fly a real aeroplane.We also bank the aeroplane and see how the it behaves if the pilot isn't touching the controls, and then we take over again. Word lists withaeroplane America In other languagesaeroplane British English: aeroplane NOUN An aeroplane is a vehicle with wings and one or more engines that enable it to fly through the air. - American English: airplane
- Brazilian Portuguese: avião
- Chinese: 飞机
- European Spanish: avión
- French: avion
- German: Flugzeug
- Italian: aeroplano
- Japanese: 飛行機
- Korean: 비행기
- European Portuguese: avião
- Latin American Spanish: avión
Chinese translation of 'aeroplane'aeroplane (ˈɛərəpleɪn) (Brit) n (c) -
飞(飛)机(機) (fēijī) (架, jià)美 = airplane
Definition a heavier-than-air powered flying vehicle with fixed wings An aeroplane flew low overhead. Synonyms kite (British, slang) flying machine subject word listsSee types of aircraftSee parts of an aircraftAdditional synonymsDefinition any machine capable of flying, such as a glider or aeroplane The return flight of the aircraft was delayed. Synonyms plane, jet, aeroplane, airplane (US, Canadian), airliner, kite (British, slang), flying machine Definition a large passenger aircraft After a 45-minute stopover, the airliner took off again. Synonyms plane, aircraft, aeroplane, passenger jet Definition an aeroplane an airplane bound for Sao Paolo Synonyms plane, aircraft, jet, aeroplane, airliner, kite (British, slang), flying machine |