# aircraft

/ˈɛɹˌkɹæft/ (US) · /ˈeəkɹɑːft/ (UK)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/aircraft
Updated: 2026-08-08

## Senses

### 1. a flying vehicle

noun · CEFR A2

a vehicle that can fly, like a plane or a helicopter.

For teachers: any machine capable of flight through the atmosphere, supported either by the dynamic reaction of the air or by buoyancy.

- The pilot checked the aircraft carefully before taking off into the cloudy sky.
- Modern aircraft are equipped with sophisticated navigation systems that allow them to land safely even in conditions of extremely low visibility.

Usage: The plural form is identical to the singular form.

## 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.

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