Synonyms for

Planes

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

Definition

A plane is a flying vehicle with wings and one or more engines.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

airplanes aircraft aerodynes

Informal

jets planes wings

Literary

sky-ships winged steeds aerial vessels

Antonyms

ground surface earth land bottom depths

Common collocations

  • commercial planes
  • passenger planes
  • private planes
  • fighter planes
  • landing planes
  • take off planes
  • military planes

Word family

noun plane
verb planarize
adjective planar

Usage note

The word 'planes' can refer to both aircraft and flat surfaces. Context is crucial for disambiguation. As a plural of 'plane' referring to aircraft, it is often used informally.

Example sentences

  1. The planes were flying in formation.
  2. We took a plane to get to our vacation destination.
  3. The pilot landed the plane safely.
  4. The noise from the plane was very loud.
  5. The plane soared high above the clouds.

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