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Definition of biplane

biplane

/ˈbaɪˌpleɪn/
bi · plane
Plural:biplanes
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• noun

1

An early type of fixed-wing aircraft having two main wings of similar span stacked one above the other, typically connected by vertical struts and wire bracing.

Example

"The aviation museum restored a vintage open-cockpit biplane that once delivered airmail across the Midwest."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 19th century during early aviation experiments, combining the Latin prefix bi- ('two') with plane ('flat surface' or 'wing'), modeled on the earlier term monoplane.

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