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aeroplane

nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/ɐɛɾuˈplɐnu/a·e·ro·pla·no

Definition

1

A powered flying vehicle with fixed wings; an airplane.

Chiefly British English; 'airplane' is more common in American English.

Usage examples

The early aeroplane designs were often made of wood and fabric.
He has a collection of model aeroplanes.

Common combinations

propeller aeroplaneaeroplane pilotaeroplane wingmodel aeroplane