Meaning

  1. (uncountable, usually) The art or science of making and flying aircraft.
  2. (uncountable, usually) Flying, operating, or operation of aircraft.
  3. (uncountable, usually) Industry that produces aircraft.
  4. (collective, uncountable, usually) Aircraft.
  5. (uncountable, usually) A cocktail made with gin, maraschino liqueur, crème de violette, and lemon juice.

Frequency

C2
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˌeɪ.viˈeɪ.ʃən/
Etymology

Borrowed from French aviation, derived from Latin avis (“bird”). By surface analysis, avi- + -ation.

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