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

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 8, 2025

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 24, 2025

The violations stem from 43 domestic flights between 2018 and 2021 in which passengers were stuck on the tarmac for more than three hours without being given a chance to deplane, according to the department.

From New York Times • Aug. 28, 2023

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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