deplane

verb

de·​plane (ˌ)dē-ˈplān How to pronounce deplane (audio)
deplaned; deplaning; deplanes

intransitive verb

: to disembark from an airplane

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In July of 2023, while deplaning from a flight that was canceled at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, McConnell fell. Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024 Customers were able to deplane the aircraft with no injuries. Alexx Altman-Devilbiss, Baltimore Sun, 26 Nov. 2024 Its unique design provides unmatched head and neck support that will reduce the likelihood of deplaning with aches and discomfort, and its fleecy exterior is as gentle against the skin as your favorite blanket. Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 3 Dec. 2024 The airline said there were no reported injuries, and customers deplaned the aircraft shortly after. Stepheny Price, Fox News, 25 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for deplane 

Word History

First Known Use

1923, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of deplane was in 1923

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“Deplane.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deplane. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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