Synonyms for

Aircraft

Verb / ˈeˌrkræft / Another word for aircraft — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A vehicle designed for air travel that has wings and one or more engines.

Synonyms & similar words

airplane plane aeroplane jet helicopter glider balloon blimp dirigible zeppelin airship carrier fighter bomber transport airliner

Synonyms by register

Formal

aerodyne airship heavier-than-air craft

Informal

plane jet copter

Literary

sky chariot winged vessel

Antonyms

ground vehicle ship submarine train car bus

Common collocations

  • commercial aircraft
  • military aircraft
  • private aircraft
  • aircraft carrier
  • aircraft maintenance
  • aircraft industry
  • aircraft noise

Word family

noun aircraft
adjective aerial

Usage note

Aircraft is a general term for any machine capable of flight. 'Plane' is a common informal substitute, while 'aerodyne' is a more technical term.

Example sentences

  1. The aircraft took off from the runway.
  2. The pilot flew the aircraft over the mountains.
  3. I watched the aircraft fly overhead.
  4. The aircraft made a loud noise as it flew by.
  5. The passengers boarded the aircraft for their flight.

Quotes

  • The aircraft is the nearest thing to animate life that man has created. - William Golding
  • The scientific theory I like best is that the rings of Saturn are composed entirely of lost airline luggage. - Mark Russell
  • The sky's the limit if you have a roof over your head. - Sol Hurok

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