Definitions

1. noun

A person who flies an aircraft, especially as a pilot in a private or commercial flight.

“As an experienced aviator, she safely navigated the plane through turbulent skies.”

2. noun

A person who flies an aircraft for entertainment or competition, such as an airplane stunt performer.

“The thrill-seeking aviator performed death-defying stunts in his custom-built plane.”

3. noun

A person who flies an aircraft in a military context, especially as a pilot or navigator.

“The brave aviator risked his life to deliver critical supplies to soldiers behind enemy lines.”

4. noun

A person who flies an aircraft in a historical context, especially as a pioneer of flight.

“The famous aviator set a new world record for the longest non-stop flight in 1927.”