aircrew

noun

air·​crew ˈer-ˌkrü How to pronounce aircrew (audio)
: the crew manning an airplane

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All four members of the aircrew ejected, a Navy official said. — Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 18 May 2026 In a video of the rescue, a member of the woman's hiking party can be heard calling to the aircrew as their chopper comes into view. — Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 25 June 2026 The conditions of the aircrew members were not immediately known. — Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 23 June 2026 All four aircrew members from Electronic Attack Squadron 129 ejected and were found safe, with the aircraft crashing onto Grand View Highway. — Chadd Cripe. Produced With Ai Assistance, Idaho Statesman, 18 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for aircrew

Word History

First Known Use

1918, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of aircrew was in 1918

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“Aircrew.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aircrew. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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