airplanes

plural of airplane

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Recent Examples of airplanes Plus, airplanes tend to be chilly, so my mom always appreciates having a soft cardigan like this simple style to throw on. Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026 However, between beach trips, grimy airplanes, and constant sweating, this is when my clogged, dry skin needs an excellent facial the most. Irene Richardson, InStyle, 20 June 2026 Ships, like airplanes, are designed with fluid dynamics in mind, and biofoul seriously messes that up. David Goldman, CNN Money, 23 June 2026 Instead of private jets, Fyre Fest attendees were greeted by commercial airplanes with a Fyre logo slapped on the tail. Serena Turner, Vanity Fair, 15 June 2026 Safety investigators say sightseeing airplanes and helicopters face less scrutiny than air taxis or charter flights do. Todd C. Frankel, Washington Post, 19 June 2026 Royal Typewriter Company used to deliver their typewriters by dropping them out of airplanes on parachutes. Andrew Niemchick Britannica Editors June 17, Encyclopedia Britannica, 17 June 2026 Aid included emergency and military personnel, canine and search teams, medical supplies, water purifiers, airplanes and drones. Megan Janetsky, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2026 Taiwanese battery manufacturer ProLogium and Dutch aerospace firm Elysian Aircraft have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to assess the use of next-generation lithium ceramic batteries in large-scale passenger airplanes. Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 20 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for airplanes
Noun
  • Shoulder season United and Delta aren’t alone, as airlines across the board are redeploying some of their biggest planes to maintain service to Europe for the full year or well into the offseason.
    Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 6 July 2026
  • EasyJet’s most attractive assets include a fleet of 356 modern Airbus A320 family aircraft; an order book of 287 planes with an additional 100 purchase rights; and prime landing slots in London, Milan and Geneva.
    Kate Duffy, Fortune, 6 July 2026
Noun
  • No distractions, no aeroplanes, no noise, no traffic.
    Emma Banks, InStyle, 4 Feb. 2026
  • 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

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“Airplanes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/airplanes. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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