aircrew

noun

air·​crew ˈer-ˌkrü How to pronounce aircrew (audio)
: the crew manning an airplane

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After mounting major rescue operations, the Pentagon was able to safely recover the F-15 and A-10 aircrews. Shane Harris, The Atlantic, 19 May 2026 All four members of the aircrew ejected, a Navy official said. Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 18 May 2026 Officials at the air base made an announcement that the aircrew involved in the crash were able to parachute to safety, KBOI reported. CBS News, 17 May 2026 The seat, which separates from the aircrew during the ejection process, appears to have sustained damage with a portion of its back structure missing. Leila Gharagozlou, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for aircrew

Word History

First Known Use

1918, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of aircrew was in 1918

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“Aircrew.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aircrew. Accessed 24 May. 2026.

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