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Definition of aviator

aviator

/ˈeɪ.vi.eɪ.tər/
a · vi · a · tor
Plural:aviators
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Adjective:aviatorial
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• noun

1

A person who operates the flying controls of an aircraft; a pilot.

Example

"The pioneering aviator completed a solo flight across the Atlantic Ocean."

2

A style of sunglasses having large, teardrop-shaped lenses and thin metal frames, typically used in the plural.

Example

"She put on a pair of mirrored aviators before stepping out into the bright afternoon sun."

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• Nearby Words

aviary
aviate
aviation
aviator
aviators
aviatrix
avid

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 19th century from French 'aviateur', which was coined by early flight pioneer Gabriel La Landelle in 1863 from Latin 'avis' ('bird').

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