Cockpit

Pronunciation: /ˈkɑkˌpɪt/

Definitions of cockpit

noun a compartment for the pilot, co-pilot, and sometimes passengers in an aircraft or spacecraft

Example Sentences

A1 The pilot sits in the cockpit of the airplane.

A2 The cockpit of the car was filled with buttons and switches.

B1 The cockpit of the spacecraft was equipped with advanced technology.

B2 The cockpit of the fighter jet was highly secure and well-protected.

C1 The cockpit of the luxury yacht was spacious and luxurious.

C2 The cockpit of the private jet was elegantly designed with leather seats and wood paneling.

Examples of cockpit in a Sentence

formal The pilot carefully adjusted the controls in the cockpit before takeoff.

informal I peeked into the cockpit and saw the pilot chatting with the co-pilot.

slang The cockpit of that plane is where all the magic happens.

figurative As the CEO, she steered the company from the cockpit of leadership.

Grammatical Forms of cockpit

• plural: cockpits
• comparative: more cockpit
• superlative: most cockpit
• present tense: cockpit
• future tense: will cockpit
• perfect tense: have cockpited
• continuous tense: is cockpiting
• singular: cockpit
• positive degree: cockpit
• infinitive: to cockpit
• gerund: cockpiting
• participle: cockpited

Origin and Evolution of cockpit

First Known Use: 1589 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'cockpit' originated from the nautical term 'cockpit' which referred to a sunken area on a ship where the cockswain or helmsman stood.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'cockpit' evolved to refer to a space in an aircraft where the pilot sits, controlling the direction of the plane. It has also been used in a more metaphorical sense to describe a place of intense activity or competition.