aviation
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
the activity of flying or operating planes and other aircraft.
the act of flying or operating aircraft, including the practical skills and procedures involved in flight.
Simple“He decided to pursue a career in aviation because he loved flying.”
In context“Modern aviation relies heavily on automated systems to assist pilots during the most demanding phases of a long-haul flight.”
Synonyms - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
the business of designing, building, and selling aircraft.
the industrial sector concerned with the design, manufacture, and commercial sale of aircraft.
Simple“The city's economy depends on the local aviation industry for jobs.”
In context“The global aviation sector faced significant challenges as fuel prices fluctuated and environmental regulations became more stringent.”
Synonymsaerospace industry - 03 C1 Advanced
the study or science of how to build and fly aircraft.
the science or art of aeronautics and the technical development of flying machines.
Simple“She studied aviation to understand how wings create lift.”
In context“Advancements in aviation have been driven by a deeper understanding of fluid dynamics and the development of lightweight composite materials.”
Synonyms - 04 C2 Proficiency
a classic purple cocktail made with gin, lemon juice, and cherry and violet liqueurs.
a classic cocktail composed of gin, maraschino liqueur, crème de violette, and lemon juice, known for its distinct pale-blue or violet hue.
Simple“The bartender prepared an Aviation, garnishing it with a single cherry.”
In context“The Aviation fell out of favour for decades due to the scarcity of crème de violette, but it has seen a resurgence in modern craft cocktail bars.”
“Aviation Minister Keir Mather said the project would test "small tweaks to flight paths over the Atlantic" which could help make flying cleaner.”
“Photograph: AP Some aviation experts questioned whether the margin for error was too small.”
Borrowed from French aviation, derived from Latin avis (“bird”). By surface analysis, avi- + -ation.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.