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.”

noun

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 notes

In 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

Word Forms

Cessnas plural, Cessnas plural

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Etymology

Named after Clyde Cessna (1879-1954), who founded the American aircraft company that still bears his name.

· First attested 1879

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.