deplane

verb

de·​plane (ˌ)dē-ˈplān How to pronounce deplane (audio)
deplaned; deplaning; deplanes

intransitive verb

: to disembark from an airplane

Examples of deplane in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The pilots had no idea there was a hole in the plane until after the plane landed and passengers deplaned, according to the documents. Ayesha Ali, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2024 Whelan deplaned first, followed by Gershovich and Kurmasheva. Lawrence Yee, Peoplemag, 2 Aug. 2024 Jim, another Delta flight attendant who prefers to remain anonymous, said that a little courtesy goes a long way when boarding and deplaning. Emily Cappiello, Travel + Leisure, 9 June 2024 Some passengers deplaned via an emergency slide, while others used the jetbridge. Erin Clements, Peoplemag, 15 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for deplane 

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Word History

First Known Use

1923, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of deplane was in 1923

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“Deplane.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deplane. Accessed 20 Sep. 2024.

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