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aircraft

American  
[air-kraft, -krahft] / ˈɛərˌkræft, -ˌkrɑft /

noun

plural

aircraft

  1. any machine supported for flight in the air by buoyancy or by the dynamic action of air on its surfaces, especially powered airplanes, gliders, and helicopters.

aircraft British  
/ ˈɛəˌkrɑːft /

noun

  1. any machine capable of flying by means of buoyancy or aerodynamic forces, such as a glider, helicopter, or aeroplane

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Etymology

Origin of aircraft

First recorded in 1840–50; air 1 + craft

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“Given the need to replace missiles, missile interceptors, damaged radars, aircraft, and other equipment used in Operation Epic Fury, we are raising our estimates and price targets for the large defense primes,” he wrote.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

Tehran has called its 19 islands in the 100-mile strait aircraft carriers, installing radar systems, airstrips and fuel depots, missile systems and naval launches for submarines and fast-attack boats.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

IndiGo operates more than 2,200 daily flights with a fleet of over 400 aircraft, connecting more than 95 domestic and 40 international destinations.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

In addition, many U.S. aircraft are operating from bases in Jordan and Israel while American bombers are flying from Britain.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

There were usually about twenty or thirty aircraft to a regiment, with a similar number of pilots to fly them.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein

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