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.
Spanish: aviónPortuguese (BR): aviãoPortuguese (PT): aviãoChinese (Simplified): 飞机Chinese (Traditional): 飛機Hindi: हवाई जहाजArabic: طائرةBengali: বিমানRussian: самолётJapanese: 飛行機Vietnamese: máy bayKorean: 비행기Turkish: uçakUrdu: ہوائی جہازIndonesian: pesawat terbang
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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