Zeppelin
1 synonym for Zeppelin, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A large, cigar-shaped rigid airship, especially the type built in Germany in the early 20th century.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use Zeppelin
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a zeppelin airship
the Hindenburg zeppelin
Etymology
Named after Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin, the German who developed these rigid airships in the early 1900s.
Full origin of Zeppelin →Frequently asked questions
What does “Zeppelin” mean?
The word “Zeppelin” means a large, cigar-shaped rigid airship, especially the type built in Germany in the early 20th century. In plain terms, a large rigid airship, the classic hydrogen-filled "blimp" shape from early aviation history.
How do you pronounce “Zeppelin”?
“Zeppelin” is pronounced ZEH-puh-lihn (/ˈzɛ.pə.lɪn/ in IPA).
How do you use “Zeppelin” in a sentence?
Here is “Zeppelin” used in a sentence: “The zeppelin drifted silently over the crowd before docking at its mooring tower.”
What part of speech is “Zeppelin”?
“Zeppelin” is a noun.
Where does the word “Zeppelin” come from?
The word “Zeppelin” dates back to around 1900 and comes from German. Named after Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin, the German who developed these rigid airships in the early 1900s.
Is “Zeppelin” a common word?
“Zeppelin” is an uncommon word in modern English.
