aeroplanes

plural of aeroplane, chiefly British

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Recent Examples of aeroplanes The technology can fuel any form of transport, including yachts, ships, ferries, aeroplanes, trains, cars, buses, and trucks. Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 8 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aeroplanes
Noun
  • Wheel wells are a common spot for stowaways to enter airplanes, and nearly 80% don’t survive the flight, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
    Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 12 Oct. 2025
  • This one at Amazon will keep you warm on cold airplanes thanks to the soft knit fabric.
    Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The structure is covered with flat planes of shades of white and gray, while the occasional architectural elements painted in a primary color stand out noticeably.
    JSTOR Daily, JSTOR Daily, 15 Oct. 2025
  • In all, 43 aircraft will be reconfigured, with the first expected to enter service this month and the rest expected to be completed early next year, according to the airline, which adds that that's less than a third of its narrowbody fleet and includes former Swoop, Lynx and Sunwing planes.
    Eve Chen, USA Today, 14 Oct. 2025

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“Aeroplanes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aeroplanes. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.

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