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aeroplane
noun · Say it: AIR-uh-playn
What it means
Foundationa flying vehicle with wings and engines that carries people or goods
We flew to Spain on an aeroplane for our summer holiday.
Similar and opposite words
Synonyms (similar meaning)
- aircraft
- jet
- plane
More examples
- Sophie waved as the aeroplane soared high above the playground.
Where the word comes from
From the Greek word 'aēr', meaning air, and French 'planer', meaning to glide.
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