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“airplane” in English

airplane
Illustration of "airplane" in a English cultural setting
A sleek silver airplane soars through a clear blue sky, leaving a thin white contrail behind as it carries passengers to distant destinations.

Usage note

An airplane is a vehicle that flies in the sky and carries people or things.

Examples

  • I see an airplane.

    I see an airplane.

  • The airplane flies high.

    The airplane flies high.

  • She boards the airplane.

    She boards the airplane.

Quick check

What does "airplane" mean?

  • A. airplane
  • B. apple
  • C. bag
  • D. bank

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