aviatrix
a woman who is a pilot; aviator.
Origin of aviatrix
1- Also a·vi·a·tress, a·vi·a·trice [ey-vee-ey-tris]. /ˈeɪ viˌeɪ trɪs/.
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How to use aviatrix in a sentence
By 1937 Amelia Earhart was the most famous aviatrix in the world, a modern female icon.
Amelia Earhart: New Documentary Searches Underwater for Pilot and Her Plane | Jane Mendelsohn | August 17, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTTiny, pretty, and daring, Coleman merited frequent comparison to her white contemporary “aviatrix,” Amelia Earhart.
Red Tails Overlooks the Story of America’s First Black Pilots | Marc Wortman | January 16, 2012 | THE DAILY BEAST"Yes—if Ted gives his approval," replied the capable aviatrix.
Linda Carlton's Island Adventure | Edith LavellThe thrill, the intoxication of the race took possession of the young aviatrix, and she urged it on to its fullest speed.
Linda Carlton, Air Pilot | Edith LavellShe wanted to be known as one of the best—if not the best—aviatrix in America!
Linda Carlton, Air Pilot | Edith Lavell
Miss Helen Goodrich, an aviatrix of note, was arrested in Bremen this morning charged with kidnapping.
News Writing | M. Lyle SpencerMiss Helen Goodrich, who is an aviatrix of note, was arrested in Bremen this morning charged with kidnapping.
News Writing | M. Lyle Spencer
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