Synonyms for

Airplanes

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

Definition

Airplanes are vehicles that are designed to fly in the air. They are used for transportation, to carry cargo, or for military purposes.

Synonyms & similar words

aeroplane plane airplane aeroplanes jets planes aircraft choppers copters helicopters jets UAVs drones gliders zeppelins

Synonyms by register

Formal

aircraft aerodynes airships

Informal

planes jets props

Literary

wings sky-ships metal birds

Antonyms

boats ships trains cars submarines bicycles

Common collocations

  • commercial airplanes
  • passenger airplanes
  • private airplanes
  • military airplanes
  • airplanes land
  • airplanes take off
  • airplanes fly

Word family

noun airplane
verb airplane

Usage note

While 'airplane' is the standard term, 'plane' is a very common and widely accepted abbreviation in both formal and informal contexts. 'Aerodyne' is a more technical term.

Example sentences

  1. The airplanes took off from the runway.
  2. I love to travel in airplanes.
  3. The military airplanes flew in formation.
  4. The pilots of the airplanes wear special uniforms.
  5. The airplanes have to go through a safety check before takeoff.

Quotes

  • The Wright brothers flew right through the smoke screen of impossibility. – Charles Kettering
  • The fascination of flight can't be expressed with words. – Paula Nelson
  • The airplane stays up because it doesn't have the time to fall. – Orville Wright

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