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Definition of aviators

aviators

/ˈeɪ.vi.eɪ.tərz/
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Plural:aviators
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• noun

1

A style of sunglasses featuring large, teardrop-shaped tinted lenses and thin metal frames, originally designed for pilots.

Example

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

2

People who operate and fly aircraft; pilots.

Example

"Early aviators relied on basic compasses and visual landmarks to navigate across continents."

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• Nearby Words

aviate
aviation
aviator
aviators
aviatrix
avid
avidly

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 19th century from French 'aviateur', coined from Latin 'avis' (meaning 'bird'). The plural form 'aviators' later came to refer to the teardrop-shaped sunglasses developed by Bausch & Lomb in the 1930s to protect pilots' eyes while flying.

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