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 passengers deplaned and were bused to the terminal. Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026 The truck hit a Boeing 737 operated by United Airlines and the 122 passengers onboard were forced to deplane via stairs, a United Airlines spokeswoman said in an email. Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 6 Mar. 2026 In Germany, however, travelers deplaned at the Frankfurt airport Tuesday afternoon following a flight from Dubai. Stefanie Dazio, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026 Officials say both occupants were able to deplane safely on their own. Fox19 Staff, Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 Feb. 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 12 Mar. 2026.

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