aviation
NounWordNet 3.0
Noun (4)
- the aggregation of a country's military aircraftSynonyms: air power
- the operation of aircraft to provide transportation
- the art of operating aircraftSynonyms: airmanship
- travel via aircraft“air travel involves too much waiting in airports”“if you've time to spare go by air”Synonyms: air travelair
Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)
Aviation \A`vi*a"tion\, n. The art or science of flying. [1913 Webster]