aeroplanes
Translation
airplanes, planes
Examples
Many aeroplanes were waiting on the runway.
Many airplanes were waiting on the runway.
Grammar Patterns
((plural noun)) more than one aeroplane (BrE spelling) Two aeroplanes landed at the same time.
Similar Words
Synonyms: aircraft (can be singular or plural), planes, jets
Etymology
The plural form of 'aeroplane' (the British spelling of airplane), from Greek 'aēr' (air) + 'planos' (wandering).
Memory Tips
This is the plural of the British English word 'aeroplane'. The American English equivalent is 'airplanes'.