Definition

A large aircraft designed for transporting passengers over long distances, usually operated by a commercial airline.

Example

The airliner took off smoothly from the runway, ready to transport hundreds of passengers.

Conversation

Have you ever traveled on a big airliner?

Yeah, I flew on one last summer to Europe!

That must have been exciting! How was the airliner?

It was great! The service was amazing and the seats were comfy.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Airliner → It is formed from "air" (from Old English "aer", meaning the atmosphere or sky) and "liner" (from the word "line", meaning a vessel or vehicle that operates on a regular route). The word "airliner" refers to a vehicle that operates on a regular route in the air.

Memory Tip

Think of 'air' as the atmosphere and 'liner' as a vehicle on a route — an airliner is a vehicle that travels through the air on a set path.

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