# birdman

/ˈbɝdmæn/ (US) · /bˈɜːdmən/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/birdman
Updated: 2026-05-18

## Definition

a person who is very good at flying a plane or helicopter. It is a friendly way to describe a pilot who is skilled and confident.

For teachers: a pilot or aviator, typically one who is highly skilled or experienced in flight operations.

## Examples

- The birdman took off smoothly from the small runway.
- After years of training, he became a seasoned birdman capable of navigating the most difficult weather conditions.
- The local birdman was renowned for his ability to land the vintage aircraft on the narrow strip of grass without any assistance from the ground crew.

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