seaplane

noun

sea·​plane ˈsē-ˌplān How to pronounce seaplane (audio)
: an airplane designed to take off from and land on the water

Examples of seaplane in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Their home sits on a seven-acre island on the lake with a dock for their seaplane. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 11 Aug. 2023 Passengers were on their way to the Hamptons, via helicopter and seaplane, for a long weekend. Kelsie Schrader, Curbed, 3 Aug. 2023 Day trips on the ferry at $200 while half-day seaplane excursions cost $451 for travelers over age 12. Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 12 Aug. 2023 The day features vintage aircraft flying over Lake Hood, often touted as the busiest seaplane base in the world. Anchorage Daily News, 14 July 2023 The Little Palm Island Resort & Spa is situated on a private island accessible only by boat (and seaplane, if your budget can manage it), and features beautiful luxury bungalows with private beaches and an outdoor soaking tub the size of your first studio apartment. ELLE, 12 May 2023 However, traveling by seaplane is probably the most scenic and memorable way to reach the Dry Tortugas. Skye Sherman, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2023 Normally, about 255 tourists a day arrive by boat and seaplane to tour the islands and Fort Jefferson, which was built 160 years ago. Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 6 Jan. 2023 The trip involved several seaplane flights between the closest airport and Atalaia do Norte, an impoverished city by the banks of Javari River. Fabiano Maisonnave, ajc, 27 Feb. 2023 See More

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Word History

First Known Use

1913, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of seaplane was in 1913

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“Seaplane.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seaplane. Accessed 3 Dec. 2023.

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seaplane

noun
sea·​plane ˈsē-ˌplān How to pronounce seaplane (audio)
: an airplane designed to take off from and land on the water
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