deplane

verb

de·​plane (ˌ)dē-ˈplān How to pronounce deplane (audio)
deplaned; deplaning; deplanes

intransitive verb

: to disembark from an airplane

Examples of deplane in a Sentence

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In Fort Worth, 59 shelter pets deplaned and were picked up by local humane organizations. Kelli Bender, People.com, 10 July 2025 In most cases, it is considered rude to deplane before the rows ahead of you, but there are a couple of exceptions. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 8 July 2025 After a difficult stretch of years and rebuilding her life more than once, Lias began filming herself at a dry-erase board in 2023 outlining rules to live by — from respecting Rihanna’s privacy to deplaning in an orderly fashion. Elaina Patton, NBC news, 6 July 2025 The aircraft was moved to a remote location, and all passengers were safely deplaned and transported to the Evans Terminal for additional screening. Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 5 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for deplane

Word History

First Known Use

1923, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of deplane was in 1923

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“Deplane.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deplane. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.

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