warplane

noun

war·​plane ˈwȯr-ˌplān 

: a military airplane

specifically : one armed for combat

Examples of warplane in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The United States has lost at least 43 warplanes, including specialized refueling and surveillance aircraft and a surveillance plane worth $700 million. — S. C. M. Paine, Foreign Affairs, 3 Nov. 2026

Saudi Arabia has one of the world’s most expensive and sophisticated arsenals, filled with American warplanes, missile defenses and other cutting-edge technology. — NBC news, 13 Oct. 2026

But in July, warplanes struck Sanaa airport to prevent an Iranian plane with Houthi officials from landing. — Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026

In recent years, Beijing has increased its military pressure on the island, sending warplanes and military ships near it almost daily. — ABC News, 12 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1910, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for warplane

• abstain
• airplane
• alkane
• arcane
• arraign
• attain
• backplane
• betaine
• biplane
• blockchain
• butane
• campaign