Aeroplane Meaning in English

word

US

/ˈeə.ɹə.pleɪn/

AIR-uh-playn

UK

/ˈeəɹəplˌeɪn/

AIR-uh-playn

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: avión
• Portuguese (BR): avião
• Portuguese (PT): avião
• Chinese (Simplified): 飞机
• Chinese (Traditional): 飛機
• Hindi: हवाई जहाज
• Arabic: طائرة
• Bengali: বিমান
• Russian: самолёт
• Japanese: 飛行機
• Vietnamese: máy bay
• Korean: 비행기
• Turkish: uçak
• Urdu: ہوائی جہاز
• Indonesian: 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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Children build model aeroplanes for fun.

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We missed our aeroplane because of the traffic jam.

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Have you ever been in a small aeroplane?

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The aeroplane landed smoothly despite the bad weather.

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