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airplane

[air-pleyn] / ˈɛərˌpleɪn /
NOUN
vehicle that transports cargo or passengers through the air
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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

Another fan, Carlos Rodriquez, an airplane mechanic living in Tampa, disagreed.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

Irish filmmaker John Kelly, who specializes in animation, had a panic attack on an airplane while going through endless flagged emails.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 13, 2026

The restrictions are part of a nationwide “safety review of airports with mixed helicopter and airplane traffic,” the agency said.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 28, 2026

Benji stood in front of a large window and watched workers load suitcases into the belly of an airplane.

From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty