aeronautics
noun/ˌɛrəˈnɔtɪks/
Frequency rank: #11,680 most common English word
Meaning
The science and practice of travel through the air, including the design and operation of aircraft.
Example sentence
She studied aeronautics for four years before becoming a pilot for a major airline.
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