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- [ey-vee-ey-ter, av-ee-]
- /ˈeɪ viˌeɪ tər, ˈæv i-/
- /ˈeɪ.vi.eɪ.tər/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ey-vee-ey-ter, av-ee-]
- /ˈeɪ viˌeɪ tər, ˈæv i-/
Definitions of aviator word
- countable noun aviator An aviator is a pilot of a plane, especially in the early days of flying. 3
- noun aviator the pilot of an aeroplane or airship; flyer 3
- noun aviator an airplane pilot; flier 3
- noun aviator a pilot of an airplane or other heavier-than-air aircraft. 1
- noun aviator aviators, aviator glasses. 1
- noun aviator A pilot. 1
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Origin of aviator
First appearance:
before 1885 One of the 21% newest English words
1885-90; < French aviateur. See aviation, -eur
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Parts of speech for Aviator
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
aviator popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
aviator usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for aviator
noun aviator
- 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 aviator
- what is an aviator?
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- how to become a naval aviator?
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