Synonyms

deplane

American

[dee-pleyn] / diˈpleɪn /

verb (used without object)

deplaned, deplaning

to disembark from an airplane.

deplane British

/ diːˈpleɪn /

verb

(intr) to disembark from an aeroplane

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Etymology

Origin of deplane

First recorded in 1920–25; de- + plane ¹

Example Sentences

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She would be one the travelers who’d request a wheelchair while waiting to board but could easily deplane on her own.

From The Wall Street Journal

But as I waited to deplane, I checked my email and found something I’ve sorely needed this year:

From Los Angeles Times

The woman from seat 22D sat in her seat crying while waiting to deplane.

From The Wall Street Journal

After the collision, passengers deplaned on the taxiway and took buses back to the terminal.

From The Wall Street Journal

Sky News correspondent David Blevins asked Bass on Wednesday afternoon as she waited to deplane at Los Angeles International Airport.

From Los Angeles Times

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