aviation
nounattested in dialogue
- United Kingdom//ˌeɪ̯.viːˈeɪ̯.ʃən//
- United Kingdom//ˌav.iː-//
- United Kingdom//ˌæv.iː-//
- Canada//ˌeɪ̯.viˈeɪ̯.ʃən//
- Canada//ˌæv.i-//
The art or science of making and flying aircraft.
noun
- 1
The art or science of making and flying aircraft.
- 2
Flying, operating, or operation of aircraft.
The history of aviation is full of daring pioneers.
He works in the aviation industry as a pilot.
Military aviation played a crucial role in the war.
- 3
Industry that produces aircraft.
- 4
Aircraft.
- 5
A cocktail made with gin, maraschino liqueur, crème de violette, and lemon juice.
Etymology
Borrowed from French aviation, derived from Latin avis (“bird”). By surface analysis, avi- + -ation.
Forms
- plural
- aviations
Avery · A surname originating as a patronymic.avi · Synonym of avatar.Avi · A male given name from Hebrew.
aviation · The art or science of making and flying aircraft.
Aviv · A transliteration of the Russian male given name Ави́в (Avív)avocado · The large, usually yellowish-green or black, savory fruit of…avoid · To try not to meet or communicate with (a person); to shun.