aircraft
gb/ˈɛɹkɹˌæft/ us/ˈɛɹkɹˌæft/
A2
English
~ 1600
Senses
0 senses
Noun
A2
entity
1
A flying vehicle like a plane or helicopter
A vehicle that can fly, like an airplane or helicopter.
Usage pattern:
[an/a/the] aircraft
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use 'aircrafts' as a plural form, but 'aircraft' is both singular and plural.
Synonyms
airplane (A more specific term referring only to fixed-wing aircraft.)
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airliner (Specifically refers to a large passenger aircraft used for commercial travel.)
Antonyms
ground vehicle (A vehicle that travels on land rather than through the air.)
Collocations
military aircraft
|civilian aircraft
|commercial aircraft
|aircraft carrier
|aircraft engine
Themes
transportation
|technology
|travel
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- The aircraft took off smoothly from the runway.
- Helicopters are a type of aircraft used for rescue missions.
- The new aircraft design improves fuel efficiency.
- The military displayed several advanced aircraft at the air show.
- That airport handles over 500 aircraft daily.
Learner examples
- The aircraft is ready to fly.
- We saw a big aircraft in the sky.
- This airport is full of aircraft.
- A helicopter is a kind of aircraft.
Grammar
Dictionary form
aircraft
IPA
GB/ˈɛɹkɹˌæft/
US/ˈɛɹkɹˌæft/
Syllables & stress
air - craft (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (air)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: aircraft
- Plural: aircraft, aircrafts
Word family
Expressions
civilian aircraft
3/səvˈɪljən ˈɛɹkɹˌæft/
fixed phrase
An aircraft for non-military use
An airplane or helicopter used for travel, work, or fun, not for war.
Examples
- The airport mainly serves civilian aircraft.
- Civilian aircraft must follow strict safety rules.
light aircraft
4/lˈaɪt ˈɛɹkɹˌæft/
fixed phrase
A small private or training airplane
A small airplane used for personal travel or learning to fly.
Examples
- He learned to fly in a light aircraft.
- Light aircraft are often used for short trips between small towns.
military aircraft
2/mˈɪlɪtˌɛɹi ˈɛɹkɹˌæft/
fixed phrase
An aircraft used by the armed forces
An airplane or helicopter used by the army, navy, or air force.
Examples
- The base houses several types of military aircraft.
- Military aircraft flew over the city during the parade.
aircraft carrier
1/ˈɛɹkɹˌæft kˈɛɹiɚ/
fixed phrase
technical
A warship that carries airplanes
A very big ship that carries and launches airplanes for the navy.
Examples
- The navy deployed an aircraft carrier to the region.
- The aircraft carrier docked at the naval base.
- Aircraft carriers are essential in modern naval warfare.
- An aircraft carrier can project air power far from home shores.