Pronunciation: /ˈpaɪlət/

Definitions of pilot

noun a person who operates the controls of an aircraft or spacecraft

Example Sentences

A1 The pilot flew the airplane.

A2 The pilot announced that we would be landing soon.

B1 The pilot had to navigate through a storm to reach the destination.

B2 The experienced pilot managed to land the plane safely despite the engine failure.

C1 The pilot's quick thinking and skillful maneuvers saved the passengers from a potential disaster.

C2 The pilot's exceptional flying abilities earned him a reputation as one of the best in the industry.

verb not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 The instructor helped the student pilot the small plane.

A2 She learned how to pilot a boat during her vacation.

B1 The company decided to pilot a new software system before implementing it company-wide.

B2 The experienced captain was able to pilot the ship through the storm safely.

C1 The astronaut was trained to pilot the spacecraft during the mission.

C2 The skilled pilot was able to navigate the helicopter through the difficult terrain with ease.

adjective not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 The pilot episode of the TV show was very exciting.

A2 She bought a pilot pen to use for her school work.

B1 The pilot project aims to test the new software before full implementation.

B2 The pilot study conducted by the researchers yielded promising results.

C1 The pilot program was successful in reducing crime rates in the city.

C2 The pilot scheme was implemented across multiple departments to assess its effectiveness.

adverb not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 The pilot carefully landed the plane.

A2 The pilot quickly checked the controls before takeoff.

B1 The pilot smoothly navigated through turbulent weather.

B2 The pilot skillfully executed a perfect emergency landing.

C1 The pilot expertly maneuvered the aircraft in challenging conditions.

C2 The pilot confidently handled the complex flight plan.

pronoun not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 The pilot flew the plane.

A2 The pilot landed safely on the runway.

B1 The pilot communicated with air traffic control during the flight.

B2 The pilot navigated through turbulent weather conditions.

C1 The pilot demonstrated exceptional skills in handling the aircraft.

C2 The pilot's experience and expertise were evident in the smooth landing.

preposition not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 The pilot flew over the mountains.

A2 The pilot landed the plane safely on the runway.

B1 The pilot guided the aircraft through turbulent weather.

B2 The pilot navigated the plane using advanced instruments.

C1 The pilot executed a flawless emergency landing.

C2 The pilot demonstrated exceptional skill in handling the aircraft.

conjunction not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 I am a pilot and I fly planes.

A2 The pilot announced that we would be experiencing turbulence.

B1 The pilot instructed the passengers to fasten their seatbelts.

B2 The pilot had to make an emergency landing due to engine failure.

C1 The pilot skillfully navigated through the stormy weather.

C2 The pilot's experience and expertise were evident during the challenging flight.

interjection not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 Pilot! Please fasten your seatbelt.

A2 Pilot! Can you help me find my luggage?

B1 Pilot! Is there any turbulence ahead?

B2 Pilot! How long until we reach our destination?

C1 Pilot! Could you provide us with some information about the flight path?

C2 Pilot! Thank you for your excellent landing skills.

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Example Sentences

A1 The pilot flew the plane.

A2 The pilot checked the weather before takeoff.

B1 The pilot communicated with air traffic control during the flight.

B2 The pilot successfully landed the aircraft in challenging weather conditions.

C1 The pilot underwent extensive training to become certified.

C2 The pilot's quick thinking and skills saved the passengers from a potential disaster.

Examples of pilot in a Sentence

formal The pilot successfully landed the plane despite the challenging weather conditions.

informal I heard that the pilot nailed the landing even with all that wind.

slang That pilot has some serious skills up in the air.

figurative Being a pilot in this industry requires you to navigate through turbulent times.

Grammatical Forms of pilot

past tense

piloted

plural

pilots

comparative

more pilot

superlative

most pilot

present tense

pilots

future tense

will pilot

perfect tense

has piloted

continuous tense

is piloting

singular

pilot

positive degree

pilot

infinitive

to pilot

gerund

piloting

participle

piloting

Origin and Evolution of pilot

First Known Use: 0015 year
Language of Origin: Middle French and Italian
Story behind the word: The word 'pilot' originated from the Middle French word 'pilote' which came from the Italian word 'pilota' meaning 'helmsman'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a person who steers a ship, the term 'pilot' has evolved to also mean a person who operates an aircraft or guides others in various capacities.