aviation

noun

avi·a·tion ˌā-vē-ˈā-shən

ˌa-

often attributive

Synonyms of aviation next

: the operation of aircraft

a pioneer in the early days of aviation

a career in aviation

sometimes, specifically : the operation of heavier-than-air aircraft

Fascinated from that moment on by aviation, [John] Montgomery pursued pioneering experiments in the design of a heavier-than-air glider … —

Kevin Starr

: military airplanes

carrier-based aviation

: airplane manufacture, development, and design

By that time, [Theodore P.] Wright already had established himself as a leading figure in American aviation.—

Michael Rothschild

Examples of aviation in a Sentence

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Meanwhile, motorcycle, aviation and leisure products were the worst. —

Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024 The Los Angeles County Fire Department, Pomona Police Department, NHRA safety teams, and federal aviation bodies were among those on the scene shortly after the crash. —

Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024 The top aviation regulator was nominated by President Joe Biden in October 2023 to a five-year term, but will leave his position as Trump takes office. —

Sara Salinas, CNBC, 13 Dec. 2024 Take a moment to get caught up on the world of airlines and aviation. —

Melvin Backman, Quartz, 13 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for aviation