airman
/'eəmæn/
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Definition
- Noun:
- A person who operates an aircraft: An "airman" is someone who pilots or flies an aircraft, such as an airplane or helicopter. This term is often used in military or formal contexts.
- A member of an air force: In a military context, an "airman" can refer to an enlisted member of an air force, particularly one who is not an officer.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The experienced airman skillfully navigated the plane through the storm.
- He served as an airman in the Royal Air Force for ten years.
Advanced Usage
- "Airman First Class": A specific enlisted rank in the United States Air Force, above Airman Basic and below Senior Airman.
- After completing technical training, she was promoted to Airman First Class.
Variants and Related Words
- Airmen (n): The plural form of "airman".
- The airmen received their deployment orders.
- Airwoman (n): A female who operates an aircraft or serves in an air force. (Less common, "airman" is often used as a gender-neutral term in official contexts).
- She was recognized as a distinguished airwoman.
Synonyms
- Pilot: A person who operates the controls of an aircraft.
- Aviator: A pilot, especially one in the armed forces.
- Flyer / Flier: A person who flies an aircraft.
Related Phrases
- Airman's Medal: A United States military decoration awarded for heroic actions not involving combat.
- He was awarded the Airman's Medal for rescuing civilians from a burning building.
Noun
- someone who operates an aircraft