flying machine

noun
UK: /ˈflaɪɪŋ məˈʃiːn/
US: /ˈflaɪɪŋ məˈʃiːn/

  1. A vehicle that can fly, especially an airplane.

    1. A flying machine flew overhead.
    2. The Wright brothers invented the first successful flying machine.

Synonyms

airplane aircraft aeroplane

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "flying machine" is /ˈflaɪɪŋ məˈʃiːn/ in British English and /ˈflaɪɪŋ məˈʃiːn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

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

Example usage of "flying machine": "A flying machine flew overhead.". More examples on the page.