[1595–1605; pilot + -less]This word is first recorded in the period 1595–1605. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: option, posture, redundant, slur, vernacular-less an adjective suffix meaning “without” (childless; peerless), and in adjectives derived from verbs, indicating failure or inability to performor be performed (resistless; tireless)
Examples of 'pilotless' in a sentence
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The obvious risks have not deterred the civilian demand for pilotless planes.
Houston Chronicle (2010)
On top of that, these pilotless aircraft come in a variety of sizes.
Houston Chronicle (2010)
If it really was pilotless, why did it have a window?
The Sun (2013)
The first 'remotely controlled' pilotless planes 'could appear by 2025', raising savings to $35 billion.
Times, Sunday Times (2018)
Eventually whole fleets of pilotless meteorological aircraft may scan the world's skies.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
The first of the pilotless bombers is at least 14 years away.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
Pilotless versions were mooted as aerial relay stations for mobile telephony.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Soon drones - pilotless aircraft - could be watching our every move on civvy street.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Workers could be ferried to and from them in pilotless vehicles, the plans suggest.
The Sun (2016)
One possible solution in the long term could be the introduction of pilotless planes.