airplane
word
/ˈɛɹˌpɫeɪn/
AIR-playn
/ˈɛəˌpleɪn/
AIR-playn
Definition
A vehicle with wings and engines that flies through the air and carries people or goods. It is used for travel over long distances and for transporting cargo.
Usage & Nuances
In everyday English, 'airplane' is common especially in American English; British English more often uses 'aeroplane'. Common phrases include 'get on an airplane', 'airplane ticket', and 'paper airplane'. Do not confuse it with 'airport' (the place) or 'flight' (the trip).
Spanish: aviónPortuguese (BR): aviãoPortuguese (PT): aviãoChinese (Simplified): 飞机Chinese (Traditional): 飛機Hindi: हवाई जहाज़Arabic: طائرةBengali: বিমানRussian: самолётJapanese: 飛行機Vietnamese: máy bayKorean: 비행기Turkish: uçakUrdu: ہوائی جہازIndonesian: pesawat
Example Sentences
The airplane is very big.
basic
We saw an airplane in the sky.
basic
She is on the airplane now.
basic
I can't sleep on an airplane, no matter how tired I am.
natural
They made us wait on the airplane for over an hour.
natural
My little nephew loves anything with an airplane on it.
natural