warplane
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/ˈwɔrˌpleɪn/
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/ˈwɔːˌpleɪn/
military aircraft
Etymology
Etymology Information
'warplane' originates from the combination of 'war' and 'plane', where 'war' meant 'armed conflict' and 'plane' referred to 'aircraft'.
Historical Evolution
'warplane' was formed in the early 20th century as military aviation became prominent.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'an aircraft used in war', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/02/08 13:21