NYT Dictionary

AVIATION

/ˌeɪ̯.viˈeɪ̯.ʃən/
Nouna-vi-A-tiona-vi-a-tion · 4 syllablesGrade 5

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2026

Meaning

The art or science of making and flying aircraft.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

Borrowed from French aviation, derived from Latin avis (“bird”). By surface analysis, avi- + -ation.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

airmanshipairaeronauticsairlineastronauticsballooningcruisingflightflyingpilotage

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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