airplane
UK: ˈeəpleɪn | US: ˈerpleɪn
n. a powered flying vehicle with fixed wings and a weight greater than that of the air it displaces.
The word "airplane" combines "air" (from Old French air, Latin aer, meaning "atmosphere") and "plane" (from Latin planum, meaning "flat surface"). The term emerged in the early 20th century to describe fixed-wing aircraft, emphasizing their ability to glide through the air on flat, wing-like surfaces. The logic reflects the fusion of the medium ("air") and the vehicle's defining feature ("plane").
The airplane took off smoothly despite the strong winds.
She boarded an airplane for her first international flight.
Modern airplanes are designed for fuel efficiency and reduced noise.
The invention of the airplane revolutionized global travel.
The airplane's wings generate lift to keep it airborne.