Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

aircraft

noun
/ˈɛərˌkræft/
Definition
A vehicle that is capable of flight due to its lift generated by wings or other surfaces.
Examples
  • The military deployed the new aircraft for surveillance missions.
  • Passengers boarded the aircraft before takeoff.
  • This aircraft can travel across continents in a matter of hours.
Meaning
An aircraft is a machine that can fly and is used to transport people or cargo through the air.
Synonyms
  • Plane
  • Airplane
  • Flying machine
  • Jet
  • Helecopter