warplane
UK: ˈwɔːpleɪn | US: ˈwɔːrpleɪn
n. a military aircraft designed for combat missions, such as bombing or air-to-air fighting.
The word "warplane" is a compound noun formed by combining "war" (Old English wyrre, meaning "armed conflict") and "plane" (shortened from "airplane," derived from French aéroplane, meaning "aerial vehicle"). The term emerged in the early 20th century as aviation technology advanced, specifically denoting aircraft built for warfare. The morphemes reflect its literal function: a "plane" used in "war."
The museum displayed a historic warplane from World War II.
Modern warplanes are equipped with advanced stealth technology.
The pilot trained for years to fly a high-speed warplane.
The government invested heavily in developing next-generation warplanes.
During the exercise, the warplanes conducted precision bombing runs.