Word
zeppelin
Phoneticszep·pelin
US/ˈzɛpɪɫɪn/
UK/zˈɛpɪlˌɪn/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a large, long aircraft that stays in the air using gas and has a hard metal frame inside. It looks like a giant cigar and was popular for travel a long time ago.
n. a large, rigid airship consisting of a fabric-covered framework containing individual gas cells. Named after Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin, it is distinguished from non-rigid blimps by its internal structural skeleton.
Examples
“The zeppelin floated slowly across the cloudy sky.”
“During the early twentieth century, the zeppelin was considered the future of luxury long-distance air travel.”
“The era of the commercial zeppelin effectively ended following high-profile accidents and the rapid advancement of fixed-wing aircraft technology which proved more efficient for global transport.”
Examples
simple
“The zeppelin floated slowly across the cloudy sky.”
contextual
“During the early twentieth century, the zeppelin was considered the future of luxury long-distance air travel.”
complex
“The era of the commercial zeppelin effectively ended following high-profile accidents and the rapid advancement of fixed-wing aircraft technology which proved more efficient for global transport.”
Usage
Often used as a proper noun (Zeppelin) when referring specifically to the German manufacturing company or its specific models.
Etymology
Borrowed from German Zeppelin. Named after Ferdinand von Zeppelin, whose surname derives from the German town name Zepelin. Doublet of cepelinas.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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.C2 ProficiencyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.8.5–9.0TOEFL 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: 6.0114–120
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- C2 · Proficiency
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