seaplane

noun

sea·​plane ˈsē-ˌplān 

: an airplane designed to take off from and land on the water

Examples of seaplane in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Fire crews arrived to find the seaplane upright in the water. — Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 6 July 2026

The Kodiak 100 seaplane was built last year, according to FAA ownership records. — Sneha Dhandapani, CNN Money, 5 July 2026

This one is also a durable pick for trips where luggage may be thrown in and out of various vehicles (like on a safari or a seaplane traveling between islands). — Alison Syrett Cleary, InStyle, 2 July 2026

But while the Indian Ocean paradise remains firmly on many travelers’ lists, the reality is that a trip there often comes with a hefty price tag, especially once seaplane transfers, luxury accommodations, and meals are factored in. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 21 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1913, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for seaplane

• abstain
• airplane
• alkane
• arcane
• arraign
• attain
• backplane
• betaine
• biplane
• blockchain
• butane
• campaign

Kids Definition

seaplane

noun

sea·​plane ˈsē-ˌplān 

: an airplane designed to take off from and land on the water