as in pilots
one who flies or is qualified to fly an aircraft or spacecraft
in the early days of aviation, birdmen would travel around the country in their biplanes, putting on flying shows
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Noun
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The airline also laid off pilots and sold some company assets.—
Vinod Sreeharsha,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025 -
Boeing previously admitted that two of its 737 MAX flight technical pilots deceived the Federal Aviation Administration’s aircraft evaluation group about an aircraft part known as MCAS that affected the flight control system of the Boeing 737 MAX.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Jessica, 45, donned a pair of aviators and an oversized red crewneck, while Johnson, 45, was seen sporting a Georgia Institute of Technology baseball cap and a blue button-down shirt over a black T-shirt.—
Ilana Kaplan,
People.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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These angular aviators will bring out the best in your facial features while shading your eyes from bright rays.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
26 Aug. 2025
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“Birdmen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/birdmen. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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