aeroplanes

Definition of aeroplanesnext
plural of aeroplane, chiefly British

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Recent Examples of aeroplanes No distractions, no aeroplanes, no noise, no traffic. Emma Banks, InStyle, 4 Feb. 2026 The technology can fuel any form of transport, including yachts, ships, ferries, aeroplanes, trains, cars, buses, and trucks. Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 8 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aeroplanes
Noun
  • Commercial airplanes cruise at speeds of up to 600 miles per hour (521 knots) at altitudes between 30,000 and 42,000 feet, levels which are specifically selected to reduce disturbances.
    Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Two airplanes, on one runway, within seconds of each other.
    Sharyn Alfonsi, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • By Saturday, the Pentagon had surged more than 150 aircraft to join the effort to rescue the weapons system officer, Dude 44B, including 64 fighter jets, four bombers, 48 refuelers, 13 rescue planes and 26 intelligence and jamming aircraft, sources told CBS News.
    Lucia I Suarez Sang, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
  • Many airline passengers insist they're being forced to check their carry-on bags — even as empty overhead bins on planes remain onboard.
    Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 6 Apr. 2026

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“Aeroplanes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aeroplanes. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.

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