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 an update later on Wednesday, Seattle–Tacoma International Airport said that passengers on both aircraft deplaned with no reported injuries. Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 6 Feb. 2025 American Airlines said no one on the plane was hurt, and passengers deplaned safely and were taken to the terminal. Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 3 Feb. 2025 The airline said passengers were deplaned on the runway via a combination of slides and stairs and were bused to the terminal. Stepheny Price, Fox News, 2 Feb. 2025 Passengers were deplaned and boarded another aircraft to Melbourne, Florida. Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2025 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 5 Mar. 2025.

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