Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
zeppelin
Noun
/ˈzɛpəlɪn/
Definition
A type of airship that is elongated and filled with gas, typically used for passenger travel and cargo transport in the early 20th century.
Examples
- The sky was filled with a giant zeppelin gliding smoothly above the city.
- During the early 1900s, zeppelins were popular for transatlantic flights.
- The festival featured a model zeppelin that soared high in the summer breeze.
Meaning
The term ‘zeppelin’ refers to a lighter-than-air type of aircraft that uses gas to lift and was named after Ferdinand von Zeppelin, who was a pioneer in airship development.
Synonyms
- Airship
- Blimp
- Dirigible
