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aviation

/ˌeɪ.viˈeɪ.ʃən/
a · vi · a · tion
Adjective:aviational
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• noun

1

The design, development, production, operation, and use of aircraft, especially heavier-than-air aircraft.

Example

"Advances in commercial aviation have made international travel faster and more accessible than ever before."

2

A classic cocktail made with gin, maraschino liqueur, crème de violette, and lemon juice, known for its pale sky-blue or lavender hue.

Example

"The bartender garnished the aviation with a single maraschino cherry before serving it in a chilled coupe glass."

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• Rhymes for aviation

• Nearby Words

avian
aviary
aviate
aviation
aviator
aviators
aviatrix

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 19th century from French aviation, coined in 1863 by French pioneer Guillaume Joseph Gabriel de La Landelle from the Latin stem avi- (from avis, meaning 'bird') and the suffix -ation.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Aviation. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/aviation
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