Airplane (noun)

A powered flying vehicle with fixed wings and a weight greater than that of the air it displaces.

Origin:

Early 20th century: blend of air and plane.

Examples:

1. I am going to catch an airplane to Los Angeles.
2. The airplane was flying at an altitude of 36,000 feet.
3. He has a fear of flying in an airplane.
4. The airplane is one of the most important inventions of the 20th century.
5. The airplane is equipped with the latest navigation technology.