deplane

verb

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

intransitive verb

: to disembark from an airplane

Examples of deplane in a Sentence

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The Embraer 175 regional jet landed safely and taxied to the gate, where the disruptive passenger was deplaned, a spokesperson for Mesa Airlines told CNN. Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 30 June 2026 The plane landed without incident and passengers were safely deplaned before the aircraft was removed from service for inspection. Jay Blackman, NBC news, 29 June 2026 The flight landed safely and customers deplaned normally. Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 20 June 2026 Both planes returned to their gates and deplaned. Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for deplane

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 5 Jul. 2026.

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