Aeronaut

Pronunciation: /ˈɛrəˌnɔt/

Definitions of aeronaut

noun aeronautics

Example Sentences

A1 An aeronaut is a person who travels in a hot air balloon.

A2 The aeronaut navigated the skies in a small aircraft.

B1 The aeronaut carefully prepared for the upcoming flight.

B2 The experienced aeronaut knew how to handle different weather conditions.

C1 The aeronaut's expertise in aviation was unmatched.

C2 The renowned aeronaut set a new record for high-altitude flight.

Examples of aeronaut in a Sentence

formal The aeronaut skillfully piloted the hot air balloon through the clouds.

informal My cousin is training to become an aeronaut and hopes to fly planes one day.

slang Check out that cool aeronaut doing flips in the sky!

figurative She was a true aeronaut, navigating the complexities of the corporate world with ease.

Grammatical Forms of aeronaut

• past tense: aeronauted
• plural: aeronauts
• comparative: more aeronaut
• superlative: most aeronaut
• present tense: aeronauts
• future tense: will aeronaut
• perfect tense: have aeronauted
• continuous tense: is aeronauting
• singular: aeronaut
• positive degree: aeronaut
• infinitive: to aeronaut
• gerund: aeronauting
• participle: aeronauted

Origin and Evolution of aeronaut

First Known Use: 1784 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'aeronaut' comes from the Greek words 'aer' meaning air and 'nautes' meaning sailor.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to someone who travels through the air in a balloon or airship, the term 'aeronaut' has evolved to encompass anyone who operates or travels in an aircraft.