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aircraft

noun
AIR-kraft/ˈɛəɹ.kɹæft/UKAIR-krahft/ˈɛə.kɹɑːft/

Pluralaircraft

1 meaning of aircraft

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  1. 1
    nouncountable
    A machine that can fly through the air, like a plane or helicopter.

    Like a boat that travels across water, but moving through the air instead.

    The aircraft landed safely after a long flight.

    Many aircraft were parked at the edge of the runway.

    UsageOne aircraft, two aircraft (not incorrect: aircrafts).

    Similarplane

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Origin

It comes from the words "air" and "craft" joined together.

Checked 6 Nov 2026 · 1 fact