tilt-rotor

noun

tilt-ro·​tor ˈtilt-ˌrō-tər 

: an aircraft that has rotors at the end of each wing which can be oriented vertically for vertical takeoffs and landings, horizontally for forward flight, or to any position in between

Examples of tilt-rotor in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

While repairs continue, the United States initially relied on MV-22 Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft to transport rescue personnel and emergency supplies into affected areas. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 26 June 2026

Vertical Aerospace has scored a world-first as its full-scale tilt-rotor eVTOL completed a two-way piloted transition between vertical helicopter mode and horizontal airplane mode during a single continuous flight while under regulatory oversight. — David Szondy april 17, New Atlas, 17 Apr. 2026

The Navy ships also bring CV-22 Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft that can perform vertical takeoffs and landings along with helicopters. — Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2026

Boxer also has heavy-lift and attack helicopters, as well as MV-22B Osprey, fast, long-range tilt-rotor aircraft used to transport troops and equipment, and to evacuate the wounded. — Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1961, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for tilt-rotor

• premotor
• promoter
• promotor
• remoter
• boater
• coater
• floater
• motor
• rotor
• voter
• locomotor
• psychomotor