aviation
Americannoun
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the design, development, production, operation, and use of aircraft, especially heavier-than-air aircraft.
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military aircraft.
noun
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the art or science of flying aircraft
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the design, production, and maintenance of aircraft
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military aircraft collectively
Other Word Forms
- aviatic adjective
Etymology
Origin of aviation
Example Sentences
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But Hong Kong aviation giant Cathay Pacific has raised its surcharges several times since February, even as it announced extra flights to Europe for what it called an "upsurge in market demand".
From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026
“It is highly unlikely that trade into the Gulf will simply resume,” said Neil Roberts, head of marine and aviation at Lloyd’s Market Association, which represents Lloyd’s underwriters of ships’ insurance.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026
Journalists who cover aviation, defense and foreign policy were drawing that exact conclusion at the same time as Reddit users.
From Salon • Apr. 8, 2026
"What has been disappointing for us is to see the significant increase in the price of sustainable aviation fuel," Walsh said.
From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026
It was bad enough being an aviation cadet because it was obvious now that the war would not be over before he had finished his training.
From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller
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