AEROPLANE - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Noun
an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
Example: the flight was delayed due to trouble with the airplane
📖 Fun Facts About Aeroplane
- • Early aeroplanes sometimes carried pigeons for message backup because radio signals were unreliable on some flights.
🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "aeroplane" comes from Ancient Greek ἀερόπλανος, which was borrowed from French aéroplane.
🧩 Fun Fact
The Greek language preserved ancient Indo-European roots better than most other languages.