aviator
noun
avi·a·tor
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plural aviators
Definition of aviator
1
: the operator or pilot of an aircraft and especially an airplane
2
aviators
: aviator glasses
The heat had begun to settle in, and as she hit the sidewalk, she slipped on her new sunglasses, a trendy pair of aviators.— Susan Elizabeth Phillips
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Synonyms for aviator
Synonyms
airman, birdman, flier (also flyer), pilot
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Examples of aviator in a Sentence
the solo flight from New York to Paris by the aviator Charles Lindbergh captured the imagination of people around the world
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But some suggest the aviator died as a castaway on another small island 350 miles south of Howland. — Erin Davis And Brandon Griggs, CNN, "Amelia Earhart broke aviation records and empowered generations of women pilots," 24 July 2019 They were dressed in military cargo pants and camouflage; some wore tactical vests, armored vests, mirrored aviator shades. — Petula Dvorak, Washington Post, "The moms went to Richmond to demand action on gun violence. Instead, they were ignored.," 11 July 2019 Meanwhile, James looked dapper in a Glen plaid double-breasted suit with a blue shirt, navy tie, suede loafers, and aviator shades. — Erica Gonzales, Harper's BAZAAR, "Pippa Middleton Takes On Wimbledon in a Pink Stella McCartney Dress," 8 July 2019 Gainsbourg wore simple faded skinny blue jeans and black snakeskin shoes, topping it all off with classic aviator shades and, of course, her signature shaggy haircut. — Liana Satenstein, Vogue, "Naturally, Charlotte Gainsbourg Has Perfected Parisian Airport Style," 14 May 2019 This airport supports numerous education programs in conjunction with San Jose State University that cultivate our next generation of aviators (of which there is a shortage). — Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, "Letter: No sympathy for East Side San Jose residents regarding airport," 10 Aug. 2019 The Almost Famous star leveled up her dress with a brown belt, statement earrings, several necklaces and a pair of aviators, carrying a white bag on her shoulder. — Jen Juneau, PEOPLE.com, "Matching with Mom! Kate Hudson and Her Baby Girl Rani Are a Perfect Pair in Cute New Snaps," 8 Aug. 2019 Southwest Airlines is launching a new pilot recruitment program called Destination 225° that will partner with 10 universities and flight schools to address an impending shortage of aviators. — Dallas News, "Southwest Airlines partners with universities, flight schools to recruit future pilots," 2 Aug. 2019 Brad Pitt’s Cliff Booth, a down-and-out but perpetually optimistic (and painfully good looking) stunt man, adheres to a uniform of perfectly fitting jeans, aviators, logo tee, and yellow Hawaiian shirt throughout the majority of the film. — Brooke Bobb, Vogue, "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood," 24 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'aviator.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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aviator
noun
avi·a·tor
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Kids Definition of aviator
: the pilot of an aircraft
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