deplane

[dee-pleyn]

verb (used without object)

deplaned, deplaning 

1. to disembark from an airplane.

deplane

/ diːˈpleɪn /

verb

1. (intr) to disembark from an aeroplane

Word History and Origins

Origin of deplane¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of deplane¹

C20: from _de- + _plane ¹

Example Sentences

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

From Los Angeles Times

No injuries were reported, and the aircraft returned to its gate and passengers deplaned, according to an airport spokesperson.

From BBC

After about three hours on board, Watson finally deplaned and went home, realizing she was not going to make her connecting flight in Chicago.

From Los Angeles Times

The day after the Dodgers deplaned at Incheon Airport, pictures of Shohei Ohtani and his wife were on the pages of every major newspaper in this country.

From Los Angeles Times

“Guests deplaned and boarded a different aircraft to continue on their way to Phoenix,” the airline said.

From Seattle Times

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