noun

aviation

ay-vee-AY-shuhn

noun

The design, building, and flying of aircraft, or the industry built around it.

"He has worked in aviation for over twenty years, mostly as a mechanic."

"Advances in aviation made long-distance travel far quicker and safer."

How to Use Aviation

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEverything to do with flying and building aircraft — the whole industry, not just the act of piloting.

Common pairings

civil aviation aviation industry aviation fuel

aviations plural

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He has worked in _____ for over twenty years, mostly as a mechanic.

Borrowed from French aviation, built on Latin avis, "bird."

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