warplane

[US]/'wɔːpleɪn/
[UK]/'wɔrplen/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. military aircraft; aviation combat aircraft.

Example Sentences

The warplane soared through the sky.

The military base deployed several warplanes for the mission.

Pilots undergo rigorous training to fly warplanes.

The enemy's warplane was shot down in the dogfight.

The air force conducted a successful airstrike using their warplanes.

The warplane made a low pass over the runway.

The radar detected incoming enemy warplanes.

The pilot ejected from the malfunctioning warplane.

The advanced technology in modern warplanes enhances their capabilities.

The squadron of warplanes flew in formation during the airshow.

Real-world Examples

North Korea also flew ten warplanes close to the border with South Korea.

Source: BBC Listening Collection October 2022

Mekelle was bombed by government warplanes several times.

Source: VOA Special English: World

Meantime, Israeli warplanes have launched air strikes on Gaza.

Source: CNN 10 Student English May 2021 Collection

Syrian warplanes are pounding the area.

Source: NPR News April 2014 Collection

Over the weekend, Turkey shot down two Syrian warplanes. Today, a Turkish soldier was killed.

Source: PBS English News

Turkish warplanes have continued to bomb targets inside Syria.

Source: BBC World Headlines

Turkish warplanes have attacked Kurdish positions in northern Iraq.

Source: AP Listening Collection March 2016

Today, America stops mulling over its options, reportedly sending United States warplanes and combat troops into Saudi Arabia.

Source: CNN 10 Student English May 2023 Compilation

We've told you how Russian warplanes are conducting airstrikes in Syria.

Source: CNN Selected November 2015 Collection

The United States has sent additional warplanes to central Europe, but maintains it does not want a military solution.

Source: VOA Standard March 2014 Collection

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