Plane
/pleɪn/noun
A fixed-wing aircraft that is propelled forward by thrust from a jet engine or propeller.
I travelled by plane from New York to London.
Often appears as...
- board a plane
- plane journey
Definition 1 of 6
Pro Tip 1/3Transportation Context
Refers to flying vehicles, often used when discussing travel.
We took a plane to Paris for our vacation.
Pro Tip 2/3Air Travel Common
'Plane' is commonly used; aircraft or airplane are more formal or technical.
Check in 2 hours before the plane departs.
Pro Tip 3/3Visualizing Scale
Helps understand size; planes are large and carry many people.
A plane can be as big as a building.
Compare with
aircraftairlinerbomberdronegliderhelicopterjet
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