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 • Jan. 5, 2026

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

Many occurred during thunderstorms, and American was unable to manage its airport gates to let passengers deplane.

From Washington Times • Aug. 28, 2023

The department said its investigation revealed that from 2018 through 2021, American kept 43 domestic flights stuck on the ground for at least three hours without giving passengers the chance to deplane.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 28, 2023

“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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