Aviation
8 lettersnouncommonUpdated February 2026
Definition
The operation and production of aircraft, including the flying or operating of aircraft. The industry and activity concerned with mechanical flight, encompassing design, development, production, and operation of aircraft.
“She pursued a career in aviation and became a commercial airline pilot.”
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Contains five vowels (A, I, A, I, O) with repeated I's and A's; watch for -TION ending
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Worth 11 points; valuable with V (4 points) and multiple vowels
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