Definition of seaplane
: an airplane designed to take off from and land on the water
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Plus, the original, Gurney's Montauk Resort & Seawater Spa with its seawater pool, in-the-sand daybeds adorned in yellow and cream, and rosé on Scarpetta Beach, are just a 90-minute boat ride or 15-minute seaplane away.
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1913
First Known Use of seaplane
1913
SEAPLANE Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of seaplane for English Language Learners
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: an airplane that can take off from and land on water
SEAPLANE Defined for Kids
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playDefinition of seaplane for Students
: an airplane that can rise from and land on water
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