copilot
noun
co·pi·lot
ˈkō-ˌpī-lət 
: a qualified pilot who assists or relieves the pilot but is not in command
Examples of copilot in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Also often referred to as enterprise research agents, vertical copilots or reasoning AI, these systems are deployed by connecting to internal platforms like CRM and transportation management system (TMS) tools, then tuned to specific use cases like request for quote prep or carrier research.
—
Albert Lie, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Within moments of its arrival, a group of approximately 10 officers boarded the plane and arrested one of its copilots.
—Michael Nied, People.com, 28 July 2025
Every company is building its own agents, copilots or chat interfaces.
—Anil Pantangi, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
In 2014, four Air Force servicemen were killed after a flock of Canadian geese reportedly flew through their helicopter’s windshield, knocking the pilot and copilot unconscious.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 10 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for copilot
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Albert Lie, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Within moments of its arrival, a group of approximately 10 officers boarded the plane and arrested one of its copilots.
—Michael Nied, People.com, 28 July 2025
Every company is building its own agents, copilots or chat interfaces.
—Anil Pantangi, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
In 2014, four Air Force servicemen were killed after a flock of Canadian geese reportedly flew through their helicopter’s windshield, knocking the pilot and copilot unconscious.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 10 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for copilot
Cite this Entry
“Copilot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/copilot. Accessed 8 Aug. 2025.
Copy CitationKids Definition
copilot
noun
co·pi·lot
ˈkō-ˌpī-lət
: a pilot who assists the pilot or commander of a flight of an aircraft or spacecraft
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share