noun
aviator
Aviator (noun) means a pilot of an aircraft, especially in a military or early-flight context. Example: “The old photo showed her grandfather in full aviator gear, goggles and all.”
noun
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A pilot of an aircraft, especially in a military or early-flight context.
"The old photo showed her grandfather in full aviator gear, goggles and all."
"He trained as a military aviator before flying commercial jets."
How to use aviator
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA person who flies planes — a slightly old-fashioned or glamorous word for "pilot".
Common pairings
a skilled aviator
aviator sunglasses
a fighter aviator
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Word forms
- Plural
- aviators
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The old photo showed her grandfather in full _____ gear, goggles and all.
Etymology
Borrowed from French aviateur, itself built on Latin avis, "bird".
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Rhymes for aviator
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What does “aviator” mean?
The word “aviator” means a pilot of an aircraft, especially in a military or early-flight context. In plain terms, a person who flies planes — a slightly old-fashioned or glamorous word for "pilot".
How do you use “aviator” in a sentence?
Here is “aviator” used in a sentence: “The old photo showed her grandfather in full aviator gear, goggles and all.”
What is another word for “aviator”?
Words with a similar meaning to “aviator” include flier and flyer.
What part of speech is “aviator”?
“Aviator” is a noun.
Where does the word “aviator” come from?
The word “aviator” comes from Latin. Borrowed from French aviateur, itself built on Latin avis, "bird".
