Synonyms for

Aviation

Verb / ˌeɪvi:ˈeɪʃʌn / Another word for aviation — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

the operation of aircraft; the design, development, production, and use of aircraft

Synonyms & similar words

air airmanship airpower airtravel flight aeronautics aircraft airline aviators flying piloting transportation winged

Synonyms by register

Formal

aerology aeromechanics flight science

Informal

flying air travel sky-faring

Literary

aeronautics the art of flight

Antonyms

ground travel terrestrial movement walking running cycling boating

Common collocations

  • commercial aviation
  • general aviation
  • military aviation
  • private aviation
  • aviation industry
  • aviation safety
  • aviation technology
  • aviation law

Word family

noun aviation
verb aviate
adjective aviational

Usage note

Aviation refers specifically to the operation or design of aircraft. It is a formal term, often used in technical or industry contexts.

Example sentences

  1. My dad works in aviation and designs airplanes.
  2. I love going to the airport and watching the aviation industry at work.
  3. Aviation has made it possible for people to travel all around the world.
  4. She dreams of becoming an aviation expert one day.
  5. The aviation museum had a lot of cool planes to see.

Quotes

  • Aviation is proof that given the will, we have the capacity to achieve the impossible. - Eddie Rickenbacker
  • The fascination of flight can't be expressed with words. - Marco Polo
  • Aviation is the branch of engineering that is least forgiving of mistakes. - Freeman Dyson

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