narrow-body aircraft
Definition
Noun: A commercial airliner designed with a single passenger aisle running through the cabin. This configuration typically has 2 to 6 seats in each row, divided by the aisle. It is contrasted with wide-body aircraft, which have two aisles.
Usage
The term is used to classify and describe the physical layout and size of a passenger airplane, particularly in commercial aviation contexts. * The airline is modernizing its fleet by replacing older models with new, fuel-efficient narrow-body aircraft. * For domestic routes, a narrow-body aircraft is often more economical to operate than a larger plane.
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in industry reports, fleet planning, and discussions about airline operations and economics.
- It can be abbreviated informally as a "narrowbody."
Variants and Related Words
- Narrowbody (noun): A common shortened form of "narrow-body aircraft."
- Single-aisle aircraft (noun): A direct synonym that describes the key feature.
- Wide-body aircraft (noun): The direct antonym, describing an airliner with two passenger aisles.
Synonyms
- Single-aisle aircraft
Antonyms
- Wide-body aircraft
- Twin-aisle aircraft
Noun
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a commercial airliner with a single aisle
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