aeroplane

word

Definition

A vehicle with wings and one or more engines that flies through the air and carries people or goods.

Usage & Nuances

Chiefly used in British English; American English uses 'airplane.' Common collocations include 'take an aeroplane,' 'catch an aeroplane,' and 'model aeroplane.' Not used as a verb.

Example Sentences

The aeroplane is flying in the sky.

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She took an aeroplane to London.

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Have you ever been in a small aeroplane?

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Children build model aeroplanes for fun.

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We missed our aeroplane because of the traffic jam.

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The aeroplane landed smoothly despite the bad weather.

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