floatplane

noun

float·​plane ˈflōt-ˌplān 

: a seaplane supported on the water by one or more floats

Examples of floatplane in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The final, most remote destination in my journey is Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge, a secluded, off-grid glamping outpost accessible only by floatplane or boat. — Adrienne Matei, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Oct. 2026

While the salmon-rich Naknek River runs directly past town, floatplanes also ferry fishermen to wet a line in far-flung, glacially fed streams. — Bailey Berg, Travel + Leisure, 1 Aug. 2026

Multiple people were injured Thursday after a Kenmore Air floatplane made an emergency landing off the Washington coast before catching fire, prompting a massive rescue operation, authorities said. — Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 24 July 2026

Travelers can book no-phone retreats across Bali, Montana, the Bahamas, Portugal, Spain, Italy, Canada and Costa Rica, with options ranging from silent meditation stays to ultra-remote wilderness resorts reachable only by floatplane. — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 16 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1922, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for floatplane

• abstain
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• alkane
• arcane
• arraign
• attain
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• betaine
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