floatplane

noun

float·​plane ˈflōt-ˌplān 

: a seaplane supported on the water by one or more floats

Examples of floatplane in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

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

Word History

First Known Use

1922, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for floatplane

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