aeroplane meaning

Definition of aeroplane

1. an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
   • the flight was delayed due to trouble with the airplane

   Synonyms: airplane, plane

   Type of: heavier-than-air craft

   Kinds: airliner, amphibian, biplane, bomber, delta wing, fighter, hangar queen, jet, monoplane, multiengine airplane, propeller plane, reconnaissance plane

How to pronounce aeroplane

aeroplane is pronounced /ˌɛərəˈpleɪn/ in British English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the third syllable.