Aviator
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Aviator is a noun meaning An aircraft pilot, especially a military pilot. The use of the word may imply claims of superior airmanship, as in navy aviator vs. air force pilot.
Meaning
An aircraft pilot, especially a military pilot. The use of the word may imply claims of superior airmanship, as in navy aviator vs. air force pilot.
More Meanings
- (obsolete) An experimenter in aviation.
- (obsolete) A flying machine.
Example Sentences
Ruth Elder was known for her beauty and acting, but her real dream was to become the female version of transatlantic aviator Charles Lindbergh.
Two missing US Navy aviators have been declared dead, several days after their aircraft crashed near Mount Rainier, Washington, during a training flight, the Navy said Sunday.
Word Forms
- aviators
Synonyms for aviator
Depending on context, synonyms include flier, flyer, aeronaut, airman.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include airman, aeronaut, flyer, flier, pilot, aviatress.
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