Definition

A small and lightweight airplane designed for carrying passengers, typically used for private travel.

Example

He flew his lightplane over the mountains for a weekend getaway.

Conversation

Have you ever seen a lightplane up close?

No, I haven’t! What’s it like?

They’re really neat; they’re so small and fast!

That sounds cool! I’d love to take a ride in one.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Lightplane → It is formed from "light" (from Old English "leoht", meaning not heavy or bright) and "plane" (from Latin "planus", meaning flat or level). The word "lightplane" refers to a type of aircraft that is both lightweight and designed for flat, level flight.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'not heavy' ('light') and 'flat' ('plane') — this helps you remember that a lightplane is a lightweight aircraft designed for smooth, level flying.

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