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airbus

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈɛɹbəs// UK //ˈeəbʌs// air·bus

n. a large passenger plane made by a European company. You use this word to talk about the aircraft itself, not just the brand.

n. a commercial aircraft manufactured by the European consortium Airbus. Often used as a generic term for wide-body jets in general conversation.


SIMPLE

We flew on an Airbus to London.

CONTEXTUAL

The airline replaced its older fleet with new Airbus models to reduce fuel costs.

COMPLEX

The distinctive double-bubble fuselage of the Airbus A380 allows for a wider cabin and greater passenger comfort than traditional single-aisle designs.

Origin

From air + bus.

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