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airplane

[air-pleyn] / ˈɛərˌpleɪn /
NOUN
vehicle that transports cargo or passengers through the air
Synonyms
STRONGEST
aircraft airliner cab jet plane ship
STRONG
aeroplane airbus airship crate kite ramjet

Example Sentences

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Boeing is still losing money in the commercial airplane division.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

Profit margins in the commercial airplane and defense business improved year over year.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

On Thursday, the damaged airplane was towed away, and authorities said they were working to reopen the runway where the collision took place "no later than Friday morning".

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

Earlier this month, a Beechcraft 99 airplane and a helicopter were on converging paths after the plane had been cleared to land at Hollywood Burbank Airport, the FAA said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

Lily twirls with her arms extended like airplane wings, nearly knocking over a floor lamp.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller