Dirigible (noun)

A dirigible is a type of airship that is able to be steered and directed, typically through the use of rudders and engines. It is a type of lighter-than-air aircraft, which is filled with a lifting gas such as helium to make it buoyant. Dirigible airships were popular during the early 20th century but are not widely used today.

Origin:

The word dirigible comes from the latin word "dirigere" which means "to direct" or "to steer" and the suffix "-ible" which denotes capability. a dirigible is a type of airship that is able to be steered and directed, typically through the use of rudders and engines.

Examples:

1. The first successful dirigible flight was made by Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin in 1900.
2. During World War I, dirigibles were used for reconnaissance and bombing missions.
3. The Hindenburg, a German dirigible, was destroyed in a tragic accident in 1937.
4. Dirigible airship were used for both commercial and military purposes, but they were too slow and too vulnerable to the weather to remain competitive.
5. Many science fiction stories in the early 20th century featured dirigible airships as a common form of transportation.