aerodynamicist

noun

aero·dy·nam·i·cist ˌer-ō-dī-ˈna-mə-sist

: one who specializes in aerodynamics

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Then there’s Alpine, that got Vin Dhanani, the vehicle performance manager, and Michael Broadhurst, a top aerodynamicist. —

Brad Spurgeon, Robb Report, 28 Jan. 2025 The former Formula One aerodynamicist studied aerospace engineering, and her precise and playful baked goods are the result of years of scientific research and development. —

Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 19 Dec. 2024 For those who aren't aerodynamicists, a parachute for jumping out of planes has a drag coefficient of about 1.4 to prevent you from falling to your death. —

New Atlas, 2 Nov. 2024 From working as an aerodynamicist to winning a Grammy Award, here's everything to know about George Harrison's son. —

Ellie Beeck, Peoplemag, 4 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for aerodynamicist

Word History

Etymology

aerodynamic(s) + -ist entry 1

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of aerodynamicist was in 1926

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“Aerodynamicist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aerodynamicist. Accessed 12 Feb. 2025.

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