Meaning: A person who operates or travels in an airship or balloon.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The aeronaut navigated the hot air balloon over the countryside.

Category: Aviation › Pilots

Synonyms:

• balloonist
• airship pilot

Meaning: The performance of aerial maneuvers in an aircraft.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The pilot showcased impressive aerobatics during the airshow.

Category: Aviation › Flight Techniques

Synonyms: aerial maneuvers

Meaning: A location from which aircraft flight operations take place.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The small aerodrome served private planes.

Category: Aviation › Airports

Synonyms:

• airfield
• airport

Meaning: A powered flying vehicle with fixed wings.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The aeroplane took off smoothly from the runway.

Category: Aviation › Aircraft

Synonyms:

• airplane
• plane