deplane

verb

de·​plane (ˌ)dē-ˈplān How to pronounce deplane (audio)
deplaned; deplaning; deplanes

intransitive verb

: to disembark from an airplane

Examples of deplane in a Sentence

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All passengers were deplaned from the aircraft and cleared through K9 inspection along with the aircraft and baggage. Escher Walcott, People.com, 15 June 2025 Passengers were safely deplaned and will be returned to the terminal after a security screening, according to the Port of Seattle. Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2025 The runway was closed as JetBlue flight 312 was assessed and its passengers were deplaned by stairs and bused into the terminal, airport officials with Massport told CNN. Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 12 June 2025 The district attorney’s office said the flight was immediately postponed, and passengers and crew were subsequently deplaned. Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 7 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for deplane

Word History

First Known Use

1923, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of deplane was in 1923

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“Deplane.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deplane. Accessed 28 Jun. 2025.

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