deplane

verb

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

intransitive verb

: to disembark from an airplane

Examples of deplane in a Sentence

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Customers deplaned via airstairs and busses took them back to the terminal. — Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026 However, passengers were forced to deplane out of an abundance of caution and the flight was delayed. — Diego Mendoza, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026 No injuries were reported and the plane taxied to the gate on its own where passengers deplaned normally, according to a statement by Myrtle Beach International Airport. — Ayesha Ali, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026 The plane landed without incident and passengers were safely deplaned before the aircraft was removed from service for inspection. — Jay Blackman, NBC news, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for deplane

Word History

First Known Use

1923, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of deplane was in 1923

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