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copilot

American

[koh-pahy-luht] / ˈkoʊˌpaɪ lət /

noun

a pilot who is second in command of an aircraft.

copilot British

/ ˈkəʊˌpaɪlət /

noun

a second or relief pilot of an aircraft

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Etymology

Origin of copilot

First recorded in 1925–30; co- + pilot

Example Sentences

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Nine days and three minutes later, Dick, along with copilot Jeana Yeager, completed one of the greatest milestones in aviation history: the first round-the-world flight with no stops or refueling.

From Seattle Times • May 4, 2024

Autopilot is an evolution of Luminance's copilot tool, which colour-codes clauses for legal professionals as they review a contract in Word.

From BBC • Nov. 6, 2023

He served in Afghanistan as an Apache helicopter copilot gunner in 2012-2013.

From Washington Times • Sep. 9, 2023

The voluntary upgrade is on top of publicly listed, monthly plans ranging from $12.50 per user to $57, meaning the copilot could triple costs for some Microsoft customers.

From Reuters • Jul. 18, 2023

When her copilot points out that they’re slightly off course, she adjusts their direction and lets it go.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman

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