Word
aircraft
Phoneticsair·craft, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈɛɹˌkɹæft/
UK/ˈeəkɹɑːft/
日本語航空機※
Countable noun Aviation
Definition
n. a vehicle that can fly, like a plane or a helicopter.
n. any machine capable of flight through the atmosphere, supported either by the dynamic reaction of the air or by buoyancy.
Examples
“The aircraft landed safely at the airport.”
“Air traffic controllers guide every aircraft in the busy airspace above the city.”
“Modern commercial aircraft rely on sophisticated autopilot systems to maintain precise altitude and heading during long-haul flights.”
Examples
simple
“The aircraft landed safely at the airport.”
contextual
“Air traffic controllers guide every aircraft in the busy airspace above the city.”
complex
“Modern commercial aircraft rely on sophisticated autopilot systems to maintain precise altitude and heading during long-haul flights.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “aircraft” in context.
Verb
01. board the aircraft
“Passengers were asked to wait in the lounge until they were ready to board the aircraft.”
verb + noun
02. operate an aircraft
“Pilots must undergo rigorous training before they are licensed to operate an aircraft.”
verb + noun
Adjective
03. commercial aircraft
“Modern commercial aircraft are designed to be much more fuel-efficient than older models.”
adj + noun
04. unmanned aircraft
“The military uses unmanned aircraft for surveillance missions in dangerous areas.”
adj + noun
Noun
05. aircraft carrier
“The aircraft carrier serves as a mobile airbase for fighter jets in the middle of the ocean.”
noun + noun
06. aircraft maintenance
“Regular aircraft maintenance is essential to ensure the safety of all passengers and crew.”
noun + noun
Preposition
07. on board the aircraft
“Smoking is strictly prohibited for everyone on board the aircraft.”
prep + noun
Real-World Examples
“A doctor on board treated him as the aircraft returned to Thessaloniki.” “Rather, he said "it's a lot harder to deal with at 32,000 feet in an aircraft cabin".” “Although it suffered severe teething problems in its early days, including a major battery fire on one aircraft at Boston airport in 2013, the 787 has since racked up a very impressive safety record.” “The aircraft helped bring another fire on the island of Brac, near Split, under control on Thursday.” Etymology
From air + -craft.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Synonyms
Word family
VERB
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
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Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B2 · Upper IntermediateOxford
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