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Aeroplane vs. Airplane

Aeroplane

/ˈeərəpleɪn/
A vehicle with wings that can fly through the air, used for transporting people or goods

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Airplane

/ˈeəpleɪn/
A vehicle with wings and an engine that can fly through the air, transporting people or goods

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This word has no antonyms

Ways to tell them apart:

etymology
  • Aeroplane is more commonly used in British English, reminiscent of the grandeur of early aviation.
  • Airplane is the American English spelling, perhaps easier to spell with fewer letters.
  • Remember aero relates to air, which can help recall its British usage in places like aerodrome.
  • Both words refer to the same flying vehicle, just regional spelling preferences.
  • Think of air being in the name for American usage, reflecting a straightforward style.
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