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- [air-uh-nawt, -not]
- /ˈɛər əˌnɔt, -ˌnɒt/
- /ˈɛərənɔːt/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [air-uh-nawt, -not]
- /ˈɛər əˌnɔt, -ˌnɒt/
Definitions of aeronaut word
- noun aeronaut a person who flies in a lighter-than-air craft, esp the pilot or navigator 3
- noun aeronaut the pilot of a balloon or airship 3
- noun aeronaut the pilot of a balloon or other lighter-than-air aircraft. 1
- noun aeronaut a traveler in an airship. 1
- noun aeronaut A traveler in a hot-air balloon, airship, or other flying craft. 1
- noun aeronaut One who glides through the air in an airship or balloon. 0
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Origin of aeronaut
First appearance:
before 1775 One of the 45% newest English words
1775-85; < French aéronaute < Greek āero- aero- + naútēs sailor; cf. nautical, Argonaut
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Parts of speech for Aeronaut
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aeronaut popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
aeronaut usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for aeronaut
noun aeronaut
- navigator — Netscape Navigator
- flier — something that flies, as a bird or insect.
- pilot — a person duly qualified to steer ships into or out of a harbor or through certain difficult waters.
- jockey — a person who rides horses professionally in races.
- ace — An ace is a playing card with a single symbol on it. In most card games, the ace of a particular suit has either the highest or the lowest value of the cards in that suit.
Top questions with aeronaut
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