seaplane
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/ˈsiːˌpleɪn/
water-landing aircraft
Etymology
Etymology Information
'seaplane' originates from the combination of 'sea' and 'plane', where 'sea' refers to a large body of saltwater and 'plane' is short for 'aeroplane'.
Historical Evolution
'seaplane' was coined in the early 20th century as aviation technology advanced to include aircraft capable of water landings.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'an aircraft capable of landing on water', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an aircraft designed to take off and land on water.
The seaplane landed smoothly on the lake.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/28 03:15