floatplane

noun

float·​plane ˈflōt-ˌplān How to pronounce floatplane (audio)
: a seaplane supported on the water by one or more floats

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On this day in 1942: During World War II, a Japanese floatplane launched from a submarine carried out the first aerial bombardment of the U.S. mainland by dropping incendiary bombs on Oregon’s forests. The Arizona Republic, 9 Sep. 2024 Other stateside floatplane firms include Fly the Whale, which services the U.S. Northeast, and has a seasonal presence in South Florida. Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 3 Feb. 2024 The resort is rolling out a handful of new experiences as well, including floatplane fishing trips to remote fishing holes, salmon roe and wine pairings, wildlife watching (think humpback and orca whales, seals, eagles, and sea lions), cruises via zodiac, and bear-watching expeditions. Travel + Leisure, 30 July 2021 One person has died and another is in critical condition after a floatplane crashed into a large lake in Washington state, police confirmed. Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, Fox News, 15 Sep. 2023 See all Example Sentences for floatplane 

Word History

First Known Use

1922, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of floatplane was in 1922

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“Floatplane.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/floatplane. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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