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airplane

Pronunciation: [ˈɛərpleɪn]

Word

Learn how to use airplane in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “transportation”

(noun) an airplane is a vehicle that flies in the sky and can carry people or goods from one place to another. It's like a big bird made by humans that helps us travel long distances quickly.

Example

We took an airplane to visit our grandparents in another state.

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We cannot take an airplane now because there is a storm.

Example

Have you ever been on an airplane before?

Context: “aviation”

(noun) in aviation, an airplane refers specifically to a powered flying vehicle with wings and engines. It's designed to go up into the air and fly.

Example

The pilot showed us how the airplane works before takeoff.

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That airplane cannot take off because it has a mechanical issue.

Example

What type of airplane do you want to fly in?

How to pronounce airplane

Pronunciation: [ˈɛərpleɪn]

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