aviator
noun
a pilot of an airplane or other heavier-than-air aircraft.
aviators
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pluralof aviator.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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His son, Ian, said "It is a fitting tribute not only to my father's pioneering achievements, but also to the generations of engineers, designers and aviators who helped shape Britain's world-leading contribution to aviation."
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
Trump highlighted the successful rescue of two U.S. aviators whose plane was shot down by Iran.
From Barron's ● Apr. 6, 2026
The Army had said it was investigating, adding, “Army aviators must adhere to strict safety standards, professionalism, and established flight regulations.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 1, 2026
It hires restless aviators and eccentric daredevils to transport crazy stuff that no one else will.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 20, 2026
Yet again, the aviators had to land short of their new base.
From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein
