airliner
UK: ˈeəlaɪnə | US: ˈɛrlaɪnər
n. a large commercial aircraft designed to transport passengers on scheduled routes
The word "airliner" combines "air" (referring to the atmosphere where flight occurs) and "line" (denoting a scheduled route or path), with the suffix "-er" indicating an agent or vehicle. It emerged in the early 20th century as aviation expanded, logically describing aircraft operating on fixed passenger routes. The morphemes reflect the word’s functional purpose—a vehicle ("-er") traveling through the air ("air") along designated paths ("line").
The new airliner can carry over 300 passengers.
Boeing and Airbus are leading manufacturers of commercial airliners.
The airliner’s route connects New York to London daily.
Passengers boarded the airliner for the transatlantic flight.
Modern airliners prioritize fuel efficiency and passenger comfort.