seaplane

noun

sea·plane | \ ˈsē-ˌplān

Definition of seaplane

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

Examples of seaplane in a Sentence

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China has started production on the world's largest seaplane. — Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, "China's New Seaplane Is as Big as a 737," 25 July 2016 For those with more modest budgets, the Baglioni resort is set to open next spring on Mallau—a 40-minute ride by seaplane from the capital of Malé (from $1,500 a night, baglionihotels.com). — Christian L. Wright, WSJ, "The 10 Most Intriguing Travel Destinations for 2019," 23 Oct. 2018 Davern claimed Wood, Wagner and Walken had been fighting, with the actress asking the boat captain to take her away and going as far as to call a seaplane to escape. — Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, "Natalie Wood's screams heard on night she vanished from yacht, witness claims," 30 Aug. 2018 In September, Hurricane Irma tore through Central Florida — destroying all of the Tavares’ seaplane docks. — Jason Ruiter, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Leesburg photographer captures seaplane flip in Tavares," 16 Apr. 2018 Ten minutes later, the Coast Guard dispatched a seaplane to search the waters 28 miles northwest of Cuba. — Susannah Bryan, Sun-Sentinel.com, "Man overboard: Worker falls from one cruise ship, rescued by another the next day," 1 July 2018 Your seaplane glides above the Palm Jumeirah and The World, providing a bird's-eye view of Dubai's artificial islands. — Jim Berleley, Town & Country, "How to Plan a Trip to Dubai," 5 Oct. 2016 Mississippi’s fledgling seaplanes saw action during the American occupation of Veracruz, Mexico, launching reconnaissance missions. — Matthew Moss, Popular Mechanics, "How the American Aircraft Carrier Became King of the Seas," 22 May 2018 Twenty minutes away via seaplane is Pretty Beach House, an incredibly chic four-room hotel on a bay surrounded by gum trees near Bouddi National Park, on the Bouddi Peninsula. — Erin Florio, Condé Nast Traveler, "What to Do in Sydney: The Black Book," 5 July 2018

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