Aircraft

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ɛəkɹɑː̩ft/

Origin

From air + craft.

Full definition of aircraft

Noun

1. A vehicle capable of atmospheric flight due to interaction with the air, such as buoyancy or lift.

Usage notes

The nonstandard plural form aircrafts is in use among non-native speakers of English.

Hyponyms

Derived terms

• rocket aircraft

Related terms

• spacecraft
• watercraft