as in aeronautics
the business or practice of piloting airplanes, helicopters, etc.
an expert in aviation commercial aviation
Related Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of aviation
Get news about destinations, plus the latest in aviation, food and drink, and where to stay.
—
Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 10 Jan. 2026
India is already one of the world’s fastest-growing aviation markets, though estimates of the size vary depending on how passenger trips are counted.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2026
Dallas-Fort Worth’s hometown airlines finished middle-of-the-pack for on-time performance among North American carriers in 2025, according to data from aviation analytics company Cirium.
—Jordan Parker
aviation, Dallas Morning News, 8 Jan. 2026
Super midsize jets are the hottest category in private aviation, and now Textron’s latest craft has joined the fray.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 7 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for aviation
Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 10 Jan. 2026
India is already one of the world’s fastest-growing aviation markets, though estimates of the size vary depending on how passenger trips are counted.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2026
Dallas-Fort Worth’s hometown airlines finished middle-of-the-pack for on-time performance among North American carriers in 2025, according to data from aviation analytics company Cirium.
—Jordan Parker
aviation, Dallas Morning News, 8 Jan. 2026
Super midsize jets are the hottest category in private aviation, and now Textron’s latest craft has joined the fray.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 7 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for aviation
Cite this Entry
“Aviation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aviation. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
