CEFR A2

airplane

noun

Meaning

A powered flying vehicle with fixed wings and a weight greater than that of the air it displaces.

Examples

The airplane landed smoothly despite the strong winds.
Passengers were asked to fasten their seatbelts before the airplane took off.

Synonyms: aircraft, plane, jet, aeroplane

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airplane (A2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈɛərˌpleɪn/

Definition

A powered flying vehicle with fixed wings and a weight greater than that of the air it displaces.

Examples

The airplane landed smoothly despite the strong winds.
Passengers were asked to fasten their seatbelts before the airplane took off.
We watched the airplane ascend into the blue sky.

How to Use airplane

airplane ticket (collocation): A document that allows someone to travel on an airplane. — "I need to book an airplane ticket for my vacation."
airplane mode (collocation): A setting on electronic devices that disables wireless communication. — "Please switch your phone to airplane mode during the flight."

Synonyms of airplane

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