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."
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