aviation

[ ey-vee-ey-shuh n, av-ee- ]

/ ˌeɪ viˈeɪ ʃən, ˌæv i- /

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noun

the design, development, production, operation, and use of aircraft, especially heavier-than-air aircraft.

military aircraft.

Words related to aviation

aeronautics, navigation, flight, aerodynamics, piloting

Words nearby aviation

avian pneumoencephalitis, avianize, aviarist, aviary, aviate, aviation, aviation badge, aviation cadet, aviation medicine, aviator, aviator glasses

Origin of aviation

From French, dating back to 1865–70; see origin at avi-, -ation

OTHER WORDS FROM aviation

a·vi·at·ic

[ey-vee-at-ik, av-ee-] /ˌeɪ viˈæt ɪk, ˌæv i-/, adjective

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Examples from the Web for aviation

Aviation experts across the world experienced severe jaw dropping at this news.
Annoying Airport Delays Might Prevent You From Becoming the Next AirAsia 8501|Clive Irving|January 6, 2015|DAILY BEAST
The accident rate in Asia has marred what was in 2014 a banner year for aviation safety.
Annoying Airport Delays Might Prevent You From Becoming the Next AirAsia 8501|Clive Irving|January 6, 2015|DAILY BEAST
This was very blunt and surprising to hear from any official in charge of an aviation disaster.
Did Bad Weather Bring Down AirAsia 8501?|Clive Irving|December 29, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Still little known outside the world of aviation, within it he is revered.
The Sexy Dream of the 747|Clive Irving|October 26, 2014|DAILY BEAST

The Long Range Strike Bomber may be the most secretive Pentagon aviation program in decades.
How the Pentagon Strangles Its Most Advanced Stealth Warplanes|Bill Sweetman|October 13, 2014|DAILY BEAST
But for the accident to the motor they would not have dreamed of making a landing short of the aviation field at Bar-le-Duc.
Air Service Boys Over The Enemy's Lines|Charles Amory Beach
After lunch Mr. Jones went to town and after making inquiries took the car to the aviation works and field.
Mary Louise Solves a Mystery|L. Frank Baum
Now that Lanstron was the organizer of the aviation corps his own flights were rare.
The Last Shot|Frederick Palmer
In fact, one of the larger camps of its aviation service was entirely constructed with the aid of Red Cross transportation.
With the Doughboy in France|Edward Hungerford
On the ride to the aviation camp he chatted pleasantly with the young Americans.
Air Service Boys Over The Enemy's Lines|Charles Amory Beach

British Dictionary definitions for aviation

aviation

/ (ˌeɪvɪˈeɪʃən) /

noun

the art or science of flying aircraft
the design, production, and maintenance of aircraft

US military aircraft collectively

Word Origin for aviation

C19: from French, from Latin avis bird

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