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

Today, the technology industry is understandably focused on copilots, autonomous systems, reasoning models and the promise of AI that can take action rather than simply generate content. — Michael Nicosia, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Teams deploy copilots to accelerate isolated tasks, while the broader systems around them remain unchanged. — Nigel Vaz, Time, 20 July 2026

Pilots, copilots and flight engineers earn a median pay of $226,600. — Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 5 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1927, in the meaning defined above

Kids 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