Word
aviator
Phoneticsavi·a·tor
US/ˈeɪviˌeɪtɝ/
UK/ˈeɪvɪˌeɪtɐ/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a person who flies an aircraft. It is an older word that people still use to sound more formal or romantic.
n. a person who flies an aircraft, especially as a profession or a hobby. Often used in a formal or historical context to distinguish pilots from those who fly for commercial or military reasons.
Examples
“The young aviator prepared for his first solo flight.”
“The museum features a collection of vintage aircraft and the personal gear of a famous early aviator.”
“While the term 'pilot' is now standard in modern aviation, the title of aviator still carries a certain romantic weight, often used to describe those who fly for adventure or personal challenge.”
Examples
simple
“The young aviator prepared for his first solo flight.”
contextual
“The museum features a collection of vintage aircraft and the personal gear of a famous early aviator.”
complex
“While the term 'pilot' is now standard in modern aviation, the title of aviator still carries a certain romantic weight, often used to describe those who fly for adventure or personal challenge.”
Real-World Examples
“A team of researchers are on their way to a remote island to inspect what they think could be the wreckage of famed aviator Amelia Earhart's plane.” “It was a turning point.”
Soon afterward, French aviators and RAC drivers observed a 30-mile gap opening between two overstretched German divisions.” Etymology
Borrowed from French aviateur.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
The word in film
The Aviator · 2004 · History
- Directed by:
- Martin Scorsese
- Starring:
- Leonardo DiCaprio, Cate Blanchett, Jude Law
Martin Scorsese directs this historical drama about the life of Howard Hughes, a wealthy pioneer who designed and flew his own planes. Leonardo DiCaprio plays the famous pilot during the early years of flight when flying was considered a dangerous and glamorous profession.
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.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL 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: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
- Updated
- アルファベット
- 読み方の一覧 →
QR code
englishreference.com/q/aviator