deplane

[ dee-pleyn ]

verb (used without object)

, de·planed, de·plan·ing.

1. to disembark from an airplane.

deplane

/ diːˈpleɪn /

verb

1. intr to disembark from an aeroplane

Word History and Origins

Origin of deplane¹

First recorded in 1920–25; de- + plane ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of deplane¹

C20: from de- + plane ¹

Example Sentences

After about three hours on board, Watson finally deplaned and went home, realizing she was not going to make her connecting flight in Chicago.

From Los Angeles Times

The day after the Dodgers deplaned at Incheon Airport, pictures of Shohei Ohtani and his wife were on the pages of every major newspaper in this country.

From Los Angeles Times

“Guests deplaned and boarded a different aircraft to continue on their way to Phoenix,” the airline said.

From Seattle Times

Though his team later posted on X about his quick actions, Mr Andrews deplaned with "no fanfare", Mr Spring wrote on Twitter.

From BBC

More than 170 passengers who were aboard had to deplane, but no one was hurt, the report said.

From New York Times

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