What is another word for aeroplanes?
Pronunciation: [ˈe͡əɹəplˌe͡ɪnz] (IPA) 
Aeroplanes, also known as airplanes or aircraft, are a common mode of transportation used for travel and cargo transportation. Other synonyms for aeroplanes include jets, planes, craft, flying machines, airships, gliders, and helicopters. Jets typically refer to aeroplanes with jet engines that are commonly used for commercial air travel. Planes and aircraft are general terms used to describe any vehicle that flies through the air. Flying machines and airships are more general terms that encompass a range of vehicles that use the air to transport individuals or cargo. Gliders are unpowered aircraft that rely on the wind to stay aloft while helicopters are rotary-winged aircraft that can take-off and land vertically.
