narrowbody aircraft
- noun
- /ˈnɛroʊˌboʊdi ˈɛrˌkræft/
- Specialized
- The Boeing 737 is a well-known example of a narrowbody aircraft.
Examples
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Many airlines use narrowbody aircraft for domestic and regional routes.
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New developments in engine technology have made narrowbody aircraft more fuel efficient.
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The narrowbody aircraft departed on time.
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Many airlines prefer narrowbody aircrafts for regional routes.
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Many airlines use narrowbody aircraft for domestic and regional routes.
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The Boeing 737 is a well-known example of a narrowbody aircraft.
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New developments in engine technology have made narrowbody aircraft more fuel efficient.
Synonyms
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2.6
A large plane used by airlines to carry many passengers
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3.5
A large plane with jet engines that carries people between cities
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5.8
An airplane with one aisle that airlines often use on short or domestic flights
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4.8
A passenger plane with one aisle that is used for short or medium flights
Antonyms
- Specialized
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4.6
A large passenger plane with two aisles that carries many people
How Narrow
Surface Forms
Morphology
narrowbody + aircraft
The meaning 'a commercial airliner with a narrow fuselage / single aisle' is directly derivable from the constituents 'narrow' + 'body' + 'aircraft' (an aircraft with a narrow body). Even if 'narrowbody' as a single dictionary headword is uncommon, the compositional pattern is straightforward and common in other languages, so a B1 learner who knows the parts would understand the sense.
Etymology
Narrowbody aircraft: The name narrowbody aircraft comes from the plane's look: its narrow body is slim and has only a 'single aisle' instead of two. So the name refers to 'a commercial plane with one aisle', used on 'short or medium flights'.