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Airplane

EH-rplayn

/ˈɛˌrpleɪn/

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Syllable breakdown

airplane

Dictionary meaning

An aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets.

Examples

  • The flight arrived early due to a newer, faster airplane.

Synonyms: plane

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