narrow-body
Definition
Noun: 1. A commercial airliner with a single aisle: This term refers to a specific type of passenger aircraft where the cabin has only one central walkway (aisle) separating the rows of seats. This configuration is typical for short- to medium-haul flights.
Usage
The term "narrow-body" is used primarily in aviation to classify and describe aircraft. It contrasts with "wide-body" aircraft, which have two aisles. * The airline is updating its fleet with new, fuel-efficient narrow-body aircraft. * For domestic routes, narrow-body planes are the most common and economical choice.
Advanced Usage
- Industry Jargon: In aviation operations and manufacturing, "narrow-body" is standard terminology. It is often used in discussions about fleet planning, aircraft orders, and route economics.
- The manufacturer's new narrow-body model promises a 20% reduction in operating costs.
Variants and Related Words
- Narrow-body aircraft (noun phrase): The full, more formal term.
- The narrow-body aircraft market is highly competitive.
- Single-aisle aircraft (noun phrase): A direct synonym for "narrow-body."
- Single-aisle aircraft dominate the market for flights under six hours.
- Wide-body (noun): The antonym, describing a commercial airliner with two passenger aisles.
Synonyms
- Single-aisle aircraft
- Narrow-body aircraft
Antonyms
- Wide-body
- Twin-aisle aircraft
Noun
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a commercial airliner with a single aisle
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