noun
Cessna
SEHS-nuh
Cessna (noun) means a small propeller airplane made by the Cessna company, common in flight training and private aviation. Example: “He learned to fly in a rented Cessna at the local airfield.”
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A small propeller airplane made by the Cessna company, common in flight training and private aviation.
"He learned to fly in a rented Cessna at the local airfield."
"A Cessna buzzed low over the fields on its way to the airstrip."
How to use Cessna
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA small single- or twin-engine airplane, often used for flight lessons or short private trips.
Common pairings
fly a Cessna
Cessna pilot
a small Cessna
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Word forms
- Plural
- Cessnas
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Etymology
Named after Clyde Cessna (1879-1954), who founded the American aircraft company that still bears his name.
Class of 1879
Cessna joined the language around 1879.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “Cessna” mean?
The word “Cessna” means a small propeller airplane made by the Cessna company, common in flight training and private aviation. In plain terms, a small single- or twin-engine airplane, often used for flight lessons or short private trips.
How do you pronounce “Cessna”?
“Cessna” is pronounced SEHS-nuh (/ˈsɛsnə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Cessna” in a sentence?
Here is “Cessna” used in a sentence: “He learned to fly in a rented Cessna at the local airfield.”
What part of speech is “Cessna”?
“Cessna” is a noun.
Where does the word “Cessna” come from?
The word “Cessna” dates back to around 1879. Named after Clyde Cessna (1879-1954), who founded the American aircraft company that still bears his name.
