airmen
word · lemma: airman
Definition
People who serve in an air force, especially pilots or crew members who fly aircraft. It usually refers to members of a country's military air service.
Usage & Nuances
Usually refers to military, not civilian, flyers. Plural form; singular is 'airman.' In the US Air Force, 'Airman' is also an official rank. Not gender-specific; can include both men and women. Often used respectfully.
Spanish: aviadores - pilotos - miembros de la fuerza aéreaPortuguese (BR): aviadores - pilotos - militares da força aéreaPortuguese (PT): aviadores - pilotos - militares da força aéreaChinese (Simplified): 空军人员 - 飞行员Chinese (Traditional): 空軍人員 - 飛行員Hindi: वायुसेना कर्मी - पायलटArabic: طيارون - أفراد القوات الجوية
Example Sentences
The airmen prepared the planes for takeoff.
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Many airmen train for years to become pilots.
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The country honored its airmen on Air Force Day.
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Two airmen shared their stories about flying in extreme weather.
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Some airmen work as engineers instead of pilots.
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The team of airmen was deployed overseas for a special mission.
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