noun
Concorde
KON-kawd
Concorde (noun) means the supersonic passenger aircraft jointly built by Britain and France, which flew commercially until 2003. Example: “Concorde could cross the Atlantic in under four hours.”
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The supersonic passenger aircraft jointly built by Britain and France, which flew commercially until 2003.
"Concorde could cross the Atlantic in under four hours."
How to use Concorde
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe famous needle-nosed supersonic jet built by Britain and France, now retired.
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Etymology
Named from French concorde ("concord, harmony"), marking the joint UK-France partnership that built the aircraft.
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What does “Concorde” mean?
The word “Concorde” means the supersonic passenger aircraft jointly built by Britain and France, which flew commercially until 2003. In plain terms, the famous needle-nosed supersonic jet built by Britain and France, now retired.
How do you pronounce “Concorde”?
“Concorde” is pronounced KON-kawd (/ˈkɑnkɔɹd/ in IPA).
How do you use “Concorde” in a sentence?
Here is “Concorde” used in a sentence: “Concorde could cross the Atlantic in under four hours.”
What part of speech is “Concorde”?
“Concorde” is a noun.
Where does the word “Concorde” come from?
The word “Concorde” comes from French. Named from French concorde ("concord, harmony"), marking the joint UK-France partnership that built the aircraft.
