aviator

noun
UK: /ˈeɪ.vi.eɪ.tər/
US: /ˈeɪ.vi.eɪ.tɚ/

  1. A person who flies an aircraft.

    1. The aviator prepared for takeoff in the small plane. [ ] [ ]
    2. A skilled aviator can navigate through difficult weather conditions with ease and precision. [ ] [ ]

  2. Someone who pilots or is otherwise involved in operating an airplane or other flying machine.

    1. My grandfather was a famous aviator during World War II. [ ] [ ]
    2. The training program aims to turn recruits into competent aviator ready for combat missions. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

pilot flyer airman
aviator adjective

  1. Relating to aviation or aviators.

    1. He wore aviator glasses. [ ] [ ]
    2. The aviator style watch was a gift from her father, who was a pilot. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "aviator" in English means: A person who flies an aircraft., Someone who pilots or is otherwise involved in operating an airplane or other flying machine..

The phonetic transcription of "aviator" is /ˈeɪ.vi.eɪ.tər/ in British English and /ˈeɪ.vi.eɪ.tɚ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "aviator": pilot, flyer, airman.

Example usage of "aviator": "The aviator prepared for takeoff in the small plane.". More examples on the page.