noun
Common
Boeing
BOH-ihng
Boeing (noun) means an aircraft manufactured by the Boeing Company, or the company itself, a major American aerospace manufacturer. Example: “The airline's fleet is mostly Boeings.”
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An aircraft manufactured by the Boeing Company, or the company itself, a major American aerospace manufacturer.
"The airline's fleet is mostly Boeings."
"Southwest Airlines' fleet consists of all Boeings, without a single Airbus."
How to use Boeing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe well-known American aircraft maker, or informally, one of its planes.
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Etymology
An anglicized spelling of the German surname Böing, after founder William Boeing.
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What does “Boeing” mean?
The word “Boeing” means an aircraft manufactured by the Boeing Company, or the company itself, a major American aerospace manufacturer. In plain terms, the well-known American aircraft maker, or informally, one of its planes.
How do you pronounce “Boeing”?
“Boeing” is pronounced BOH-ihng (/ˈboʊ.ɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Boeing” in a sentence?
Here is “Boeing” used in a sentence: “The airline's fleet is mostly Boeings.”
What part of speech is “Boeing”?
“Boeing” is a noun.
Where does the word “Boeing” come from?
The word “Boeing” comes from German. An anglicized spelling of the German surname Böing, after founder William Boeing.
Is “Boeing” a common word?
“Boeing” is a fairly common word in modern English.
Is Boeing a type of aircraft or a company name?
Boeing refers to both the Boeing Company itself, a major American aerospace manufacturer, and informally to an aircraft made by that company, as in "we flew on a Boeing." Context usually makes clear whether the company or a specific plane is meant.
What is the difference between Boeing and Airbus?
Boeing and Airbus are both major aircraft manufacturers, with Boeing being an American company and Airbus a European one; both produce commercial airliners that compete directly in the same market. The word Boeing refers only to aircraft or products from the American manufacturer.
Why is Boeing capitalized when used as a common noun?
Boeing is capitalized because it derives from the proper name of the Boeing Company, so even when used informally to mean an aircraft, it retains the capital letter of a brand name.
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