deplane

verb

Definition of deplanenext
as in to detrain

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Recent Examples of deplane Passengers deplaned via the rear door and airstairs, FAA officials said. — Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026 The flight landed safely, and customers deplaned normally at the gate, the spokesperson said. — Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 29 Apr. 2026 The truck hit a Boeing 737 operated by United Airlines and the 122 passengers onboard were forced to deplane via stairs, a United Airlines spokeswoman said in an email. — Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 6 Mar. 2026 Officials say both occupants were able to deplane safely on their own. — Fox19 Staff, Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for deplane
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deplane
  1. detrain
  2. disembark
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  • Passengers were told to detrain before bomb squad members boarded and searched the train.
    — Lisa Respers France, CNN, 10 Apr. 2018
Definition of detrain
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  • On a visit to Grand Cayman during a 2024 trip with Disney Cruise Line, Lee, who uses a wheelchair, was able to board and disembark the tender – a small boat used to ferry guests between an anchored cruise ship and the shore – via a portable ramp.
    — Nathan Diller, USA Today, 31 July 2026
  • Crew members were not permitted to disembark during her eight-month contract, but the isolation brought them unusually close.
    — Ashlea Halpern, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 July 2026
Definition of disembark

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“Deplane.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deplane. Accessed 3 Aug. 2026.

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