How to Use seaplane in a Sentence

seaplane

noun
  • Her room looked out on the part of the harbor where seaplanes take off.
    — Naomi Fry, The New Yorker, 26 Mar. 2018
  • The only way to arrive is by boat or seaplane.
    — Robert Annis, Midwest Living, 7 June 2026
  • Their home sits on a seven-acre island on the lake with a dock for their seaplane.
    — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 11 Aug. 2023
  • Boat tours, seaplanes, and stunning sunset views await.
    — Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2026
  • Chartered boats and seaplanes were used to ferry guests to and from the island.
    — Kaitlin Menza, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Aug. 2024
  • Reachable only by boat or seaplane.
    — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2026
  • Reachable only by boat or seaplane.
    — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 16 May 2026
  • Keep in mind that the park is only accessible by boat or seaplane.
    — Emma Janssen, Miami Herald, 23 Feb. 2024
  • From here, tourists take either a speedboat or a seaplane to their resort on the island of choice.
    — Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 4 June 2022
  • There are also afts called skegs and rudders which prevent the seaplane from tipping over in the ocean.
    — David Grossman, Popular Mechanics, 22 Sep. 2017
  • The sand dollar that washed up on Olga Bay, above, home of a seaplane base.
    — Photographs and Text By Christopher Miller, New York Times, 28 Aug. 2017
  • Space is limited on the ferries and seaplanes, says Strom.
    — Lauren David, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2026
  • The nearest big city, Vancouver, was an hour’s seaplane ride away.
    — Laura Dannen Redman, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026
  • The seaplane had made stops along the way and continued on to England four days later.
    — USA Today, 13 May 2026
  • Lake Spenard is linked to Lake Hood, where there is a major seaplane base.
    — Anchorage Daily News, 5 July 2020
  • One option is to hop on a seaplane—many guests staying at luxury resorts will arrive this way.
    — Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 5 Oct. 2025
  • The seaplane nose dove into the water after making contact with the vessel, which raced over to the plane.
    — Abigail Adams, Peoplemag, 11 June 2024
  • Don't forget to check if a complimentary ride seaplane or boat transfer is part of your deal.
    — Shradha Shahani, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
  • The tag features palm trees, a parrot, sandals on the beach and a seaplane floating in the waters amid a sunset.
    — Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 May 2025
  • The rest of her family could be seen trailing behind her and their luggage could also be seen on the shore near the seaplane.
    — Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
  • Back in the days of seaplanes and propeller flights, travelers waited out bad weather for hours, cold and damp.
    — Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
  • There’s more on page 2, including how the C-130 seaplane will work.
    — Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, 21 May 2021
  • The Lake House offers seaplanes from the East River right to its grounds.
    — Elise Taylor, Vogue, 17 Apr. 2025
  • Her sister and brother-in-law have another daughter who was not with them when the seaplane crashed, Hilty said.
    — Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 8 Sep. 2022
  • Every show opened with a dramatic ocean view of the skyline from a seaplane approaching the Beach.
    — Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 8 July 2025
  • Schieffer argues the water in front of his property is a public seaplane base.
    — Frankie McLister, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
  • The six-acre, 30-room property has its own private lagoon and dock, and the best way to arrive is by seaplane at dusk.
    — Mark Ellwood, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 June 2018
  • Splurge on a seaplane or helicopter tour to view the bay and San Francisco skyline from the sky.
    — Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 22 Aug. 2021
  • The main way to reach the beach is by boat or seaplane, according to the study, but travelers shouldn't expect to find restaurants, bars, or beach clubs.
    — Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 9 June 2026
  • Most guests float in on vintage Turtle Air seaplanes to the legendary refuge in the heart of the Yasawas.
    — David Hochman, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024

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