aviation

noun
UK: /ˌeɪ.viˈeɪ.ʃən/
US: /ˌeɪ.viˈeɪ.ʃən/

  1. The design, production, and flying of aircraft.

    1. Aviation is a very important industry around the world. [ ] [ ]
    2. The history of aviation is marked by constant innovation and development of new aircraft designs. [ ] [ ]

  2. The activity of flying aircraft.

    1. He likes aviation and wants to be a pilot. [ ] [ ]
    2. Modern aviation relies heavily on sophisticated technology and highly trained personnel. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

flight aerospace flying
aviation adjective

  1. Relating to the design, production, or use of aircraft.

    1. This is an aviation museum about planes. [ ] [ ]
    2. The aviation industry is committed to reducing its environmental impact through technological advancements. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "aviation" in English means: The design, production, and flying of aircraft., The activity of flying aircraft..

The phonetic transcription of "aviation" is /ˌeɪ.viˈeɪ.ʃən/ in British English and /ˌeɪ.viˈeɪ.ʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "aviation": flight, aerospace, flying.

Example usage of "aviation": "Aviation is a very important industry around the world.". More examples on the page.