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aeroplanes

|aero-planes|

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/ˈɛrəˌpleɪnz/

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/ˈeərəˌpleɪnz/

(aeroplane)

powered flying vehicle

Base Form	Plural	Plural
aeroplane	aeroplanes	aeroplaners

Etymology

Etymology Information

'aeroplane' originates from French, specifically the word 'aéroplane,' where 'aéro-' meant 'air' and 'plane' referred to a flat surface.

Historical Evolution

'aéroplane' transformed into the English word 'aeroplane' in the early 20th century.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'a flat surface for flying,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a powered flying vehicle.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a powered flying vehicle with fixed wings and a weight greater than that of the air it displaces; an airplane.

The aeroplanes soared high above the clouds.

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