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

From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 24, 2025

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

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 9, 2025

More than 170 passengers who were aboard had to deplane, but no one was hurt, the report said.

From New York Times • Jan. 23, 2024

Crews labored for hours to fix the problem, but ultimately passengers were forced to deplane and board another plane.

From Washington Times • Jul. 27, 2022

“You will have your gear ready to deplane the moment we touch down. Is that clear?”

From "Fallen Angels" by Walter Dean Myers

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