fuselage

noun

fu·​se·​lage ˈfyü-sə-ˌläzh 

-zə-

: the central body portion of an aircraft designed to accommodate the crew and the passengers or cargo see airplane illustration

Examples of fuselage in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

That's due to the fact Wi-Fi equipment tends to be installed on the fuselage roof. —Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2025

In addition, the fuselage is designed for a low radar and infrared profile for better stealth. —New Atlas, 7 Sep. 2025

Multiple aircraft components were found in the vicinity, and the fire damaged the plane's fuselage and wings, according to the report. —Sasha Hupka, AZCentral.com, 5 Sep. 2025

Alaska million milers also get a customized luggage tag made from the fuselage of a vintage Alaska or Hawaiian Airlines aircraft. —Katherine Fan, AFAR Media, 29 Aug. 2025

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from French, from fuselé "spindle-shaped" (from past participle of fuseler "to give the shape of a spindle to," going back to Middle French, derivative of fusel "spindle," diminutive of fus "spindle," going back to Latin fūsus, of obscure origin) + -age -age

First Known Use

1909, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for fuselage

• auge
• hodge
• podge
• dislodge
• hodgepodge

Kids Definition

fuselage

noun

fu·​se·​lage ˈfyü-sə-ˌläzh 

ˈfyü-zə-

: the central body portion of an airplane that holds the crew, passengers, and cargo