Definitions

1. proper noun

the name of an American aviation pioneer, Amelia Mary Earhart, known for her attempted circumnavigation of the globe in 1937

“The documentary about Earhart’s life highlighted her trailblazing career in aviation.”

2. noun

a type of aircraft similar to the Lockheed Electra, which Earhart was flying when she disappeared

“The vintage airplane was a replica of the Earhart, a DC-3 model.”