aviator

CEFRB2

/ˈeɪviˌeɪtər/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A person who flies an aircraft.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A flying machine.

Examples

  • He tells everyone his dad is an aviator.

  • Mary is an aviator.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

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4
Parts of speech
1
Citations
2
Synonyms
2

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. An experimenter in aviation.

  2. An aircraft pilot, especially a military pilot. The use of the word may imply claims of superior airmanship, as in navy aviator vs. air force pilot.

More examples

In context

  • Ruth Elder was known for her beauty and acting, but her real dream was to become the female version of transatlantic aviator Charles Lindbergh.

  • Two missing US Navy aviators have been declared dead, several days after their aircraft crashed near Mount Rainier, Washington, during a training flight, the Navy said Sunday.

Synonyms

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Origin

noun

Borrowed from French aviateur.