The airplane
Example: The airplane lands safely at the airport runway
Definition
"The airplane" is a powered flying vehicle with fixed wings designed to transport people or goods through the air. It typically has engines and is capable of controlled, sustained flight, such as when the airplane lands safely at the airport runway.
Etymology
The word "airplane" comes from the French word 'aéroplane,' which combines 'aéro' meaning air and 'plane' meaning flat surface or wing. Did you know? The term was popularized in the early 20th century as aviation technology developed rapidly.
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"The airplane" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A2) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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