aviatrix

[ ey-vee-ey-triks, av-ee- ]

/ ˌeɪ viˈeɪ trɪks, ˌæv i- /

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noun, plural a·vi·a·tri·ces

[ey-vee-ey-truh-seez, -uh-trahy-seez, av-ee-]. /ˌeɪ viˈeɪ trəˌsiz, -əˈtraɪ siz, ˌæv i-/.

a woman who is a pilot; aviator.

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Also a·vi·a·tress, a·vi·a·trice

[ey-vee-ey-tris]. /ˈeɪ viˌeɪ trɪs/.

Origin of aviatrix

First recorded in 1925–30; aviat(or) + -trix

usage note for aviatrix

What's the difference between aviatrix and aviator? See -trix.

Words nearby aviatrix

aviation, aviation cadet, aviation medicine, aviator, aviator glasses, aviatrix, Avicebrón, Avicenna, avicularium, aviculture, avid

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|DAILY BEAST
Tiny, 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|DAILY BEAST
"Yes—if Ted gives his approval," replied the capable aviatrix.
Linda Carlton's Island Adventure|Edith Lavell
The 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 Lavell

She 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 Spencer
Miss Helen Goodrich, who is an aviatrix of note, was arrested in Bremen this morning charged with kidnapping.
News Writing|M. Lyle Spencer