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Aeroplanes Meaning in English

word · lemma: aeroplane

ˈeə.ɹə.pleɪnz
AIR-uh-playnz
ˈeəɹəplˌeɪnz
AIR-uh-PLAYNZ

Definition

Aeroplanes are vehicles with wings and engines that fly in the sky and carry people or goods from one place to another.

Usage & Nuances

'Aeroplane' is mainly used in British English; in American English, 'airplane' is more common. Usually refers to fixed-wing aircraft, not helicopters. Common collocations include 'fly in aeroplanes', 'model aeroplanes', 'commercial aeroplanes'. Rare in everyday US conversation; more likely in formal or technical settings.

Example Sentences

Many aeroplanes fly over the city every day.

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Children like to watch aeroplanes at the airport.

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My uncle can fly small aeroplanes.

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At the museum, they have old aeroplanes from World War II.

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We built model aeroplanes and raced them in the park.

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I always get excited when I see aeroplanes taking off.

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