flying machine

noun

1. a vehicle that sustains itself in and propels itself through the air; an airplane, helicopter, glider, or the like.

Word History and Origins

Origin of flying machine¹

First recorded in 1730–40

Example Sentences

Another character who had to leave London, Titch plans to use an island hilltop to launch his “cloud cutter,” a flying machine that won’t exist in the real world for many years but which looks cool.

From Los Angeles Times

And reams on new Australian athletics sprint sensation, the 17-year-old flying machine, Gout Gout.

From BBC

There’s also the task of Celtic having to go up a couple of levels from what they’re used to and then staying at that level for an entire evening when Karim Adeyemi, the flying machine winger, and Serhou Guirassy, the excellent finisher, are beginning to motor.

From BBC

In the Ethiopian Air crash, this angle of attack reading jumped from about 12° to 74.5° in less than a second, which would clearly be physically impossible for a flying machine weighing over 100,000 pounds.

From Salon

The challenge for any new flying machine such as Eve or the HX50 is to win regulatory approval says Mr Twidell.

From BBC