biplane

[bahy-pleyn]

noun

1. an airplane with two sets of wings, one above and usually slightly forward of the other.

biplane

/ ˈbaɪˌpleɪn /

noun

1. a type of aeroplane having two sets of wings, one above the other Compare monoplane

Word History and Origins

Origin of biplane¹

First recorded in 1870–75; bi- ¹ + (air)plane

Example Sentences

As they played, a biplane flew over the Pyramid Stage and drew a smiley face and a love heart in the sky.

From BBC

Red with large flares at her hips and ankles, she resembled the vintage biplane Cruise dangles from in the film.

From Los Angeles Times

The Orange County Plain Dealer reported that biplanes flew above the crowd, outfitted with electric lights — one looked like “a large, fiery cross,” while the other flashed “KKK.”

From Los Angeles Times

During filming in England, he was seen dangling from an upside-down biplane — because of course.

From Los Angeles Times

Five people aboard a Russian-designed biplane were stranded Monday when the plane landed at the North Pole and sank through the ice.

From Los Angeles Times