aircraft

air-craft · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A vehicle that is capable of flight, including airplanes, helicopters, and drones.

  2. 2.

    (Collective) Airplanes or flying machines in general.

Forms

plural: aircraft

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    aircraft carrier — A warship with a deck for aircraft to take off and land.
  • •
    light aircraft — Small, typically private airplanes.
  • •
    aircraft industry — The sector that manufactures airplanes and related equipment.
  • •
    commercial aircraft — Planes used for passenger or cargo transport.

Related words

See also: airplane, aviation, helicopter
Synonyms: aeroplane, airplane, plane

Etymology

Compound of air + craft (vessel). First used in the early 20th century with the development of aviation. The plural form is unchanged (aircraft, not aircrafts).