B1nounUK spelling: aeroplanetraveltransport
US/ˈer.pleɪn/
UK/ˈeə.pleɪn/
a vehicle with wings and engines that flies through the air carrying people or goods
In context
The airplane landed safely despite the heavy rain and strong wind.
We boarded the airplane at six and arrived before noon.
He built a model airplane from wood and paper.
Words that go with airplane
verb + noun
- board an airplanePassengers began to board an airplane at gate five.
noun + noun
- airplane modePlease switch your phone to airplane mode.
- airplane ticketAn airplane ticket to Paris costs a lot in summer.
- airplane crashThe airplane crash was caused by engine failure.
- model airplaneMy uncle collects model airplanes.
- airplane seatAn airplane seat can feel very small.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I go to Hanoi by the airplane.Correct: I go to Hanoi by airplane.