airplanes
word · lemma: airplane
/ˈɛɹpɫeɪnz/
AIR-playnz
/ˈeəpleɪnz/
AIR-playnz
Definition
Large vehicles with wings and engines that fly and carry people or goods through the air.
Usage & Nuances
The plural form of 'airplane.' Used mostly in technical, travel, and transportation contexts. Common collocations include 'commercial airplanes' and 'private airplanes.' Don't confuse with 'airport' (place where airplanes land/take off). Usually called 'planes' in informal speech.
Spanish: avionesPortuguese (BR): aviõesPortuguese (PT): aviõesChinese (Simplified): 飞机Chinese (Traditional): 飛機Hindi: विमानArabic: طائراتBengali: বিমানসমূহ - প্লেনসমূহRussian: самолётыJapanese: 飛行機（複数形）Vietnamese: máy bayKorean: 비행기들Turkish: uçaklarUrdu: ہوائی جہازIndonesian: pesawat terbang
Example Sentences
Many airplanes fly over the city every day.
basic
Children like to watch airplanes at the airport.
basic
Modern airplanes are very fast and safe.
basic
We could see dozens of airplanes lining up to take off.
natural
Some people are afraid of flying in airplanes, but it's actually very safe.
natural
During the holiday season, airplanes are often fully booked.
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