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seaplane

noun

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

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People arrived by helicopter and seaplanes to infinity pools and oceanfront villas. — Alex Mierjeski, ProPublica, 19 Sep. 2026 The hotel owns its own seaplane and helicopter, which is a 45-minute flight from Nadi International. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026 According to owner Mary Klein, Mac’s widow, the building was originally built to store seaplane parts. — Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2026 The rugged islands, reachable by boat or seaplane, offer opportunities for backpacking, hiking, boating, paddling and diving. — Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for seaplane

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First Known Use

1913, in the meaning defined above

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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 25 Sep. 2026.

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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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