aeroplane
2 synonyms and 0 antonyms for aeroplane, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — British term for a powered aircraft with fixed wings; an airplane.
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Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Etymology
Borrowed from French aéroplane, from Greek ἀήρ ("air") plus πλάνος ("wandering"). The term was first used in an 1855 patent.
Full origin of aeroplane →Frequently asked questions
What does “aeroplane” mean?
The word “aeroplane” means british term for a powered aircraft with fixed wings; an airplane. In plain terms, a fixed-wing powered aircraft.
How do you pronounce “aeroplane”?
“Aeroplane” is pronounced EHR-uh-playn (/ˈɛɹ.ə.pleɪ̯n/ in IPA).
How do you use “aeroplane” in a sentence?
Here is “aeroplane” used in a sentence: “They watched the aeroplane climb steadily into the clouds.”
What part of speech is “aeroplane”?
“Aeroplane” is a noun.
Where does the word “aeroplane” come from?
The word “aeroplane” dates back to around 1855 and comes from French. Borrowed from French aéroplane, from Greek ἀήρ ("air") plus πλάνος ("wandering"). The term was first used in an 1855 patent.
Is “aeroplane” a common word?
“Aeroplane” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the A1 level.