seaplane
1 synonyms and 0 antonyms for seaplane, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — An aircraft designed to take off from and land on water.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
From sea + plane; the term is sometimes credited to Winston Churchill.
Full origin of seaplane →Frequently asked questions
What does “seaplane” mean?
The word “seaplane” means an aircraft designed to take off from and land on water. In plain terms, a plane built to land on water instead of a runway.
How do you pronounce “seaplane”?
“Seaplane” is pronounced SEE-playn (/ˈsiˌpleɪn/ in IPA).
How do you use “seaplane” in a sentence?
Here is “seaplane” used in a sentence: “The seaplane touched down smoothly on the lake.”
What part of speech is “seaplane”?
“Seaplane” is a noun.