aeroplane

See also aéroplane

English

An aeroplane (Airbus A330)

Alternative forms

• aëroplane
• airplane (US)

Pronunciation

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• IPA: /ˈeə.rə.pleɪn/

Etymology

From French aéroplane, from Ancient Greek ἀερόπλανος (aeroplanos, “wandering in air”), from ἀήρ (aēr, “air”) + πλάνος (planos, “wandering”).

Noun

aeroplane (plural aeroplanes)

1. (Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, UK) A powered heavier-than-air aircraft with fixed wings.

Derived terms

• aeroplaning
• plane

Translations

airplane — see airplane

See also

• aircraft
• glider
• helicopter