aircraft

noun
UK: /ˈeər.krɑːft/
US: /ˈer.kræft/

  1. A vehicle that can fly, such as an airplane or helicopter.

    1. The aircraft landed safely. [ ] [ ]
    2. Modern aircraft are equipped with sophisticated navigation systems for long-distance flights. [ ] [ ]

  2. Any machine designed to travel through the air.

    1. They saw the aircraft overhead. [ ] [ ]
    2. The museum displays various types of historical aircraft, from biplanes to early jets. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

airplane aeroplane flying machine

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "aircraft" in English means: A vehicle that can fly, such as an airplane or helicopter., Any machine designed to travel through the air..

The phonetic transcription of "aircraft" is /ˈeər.krɑːft/ in British English and /ˈer.kræft/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "aircraft": airplane, aeroplane, flying machine.

Example usage of "aircraft": "The aircraft landed safely.". More examples on the page.