aeroplane
noun/ˈɛrəpleɪn/
Frequency rank: #10,808 most common English word
Meaning
A powered flying vehicle with wings and engines, used to transport people or goods through the air.
Example sentence
The passengers boarded the aeroplane and settled into their seats before takeoff.
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