hindenburg

/ˌhɪndərbʊɡ/

Definitions

1. noun

a large rigid airship, especially one that is used for passenger transport.

“The Hindenburg disaster marked the end of an era for airship travel.”

2. proper noun

a German passenger airship that was destroyed in a crash in 1937.

“The Hindenburg was the largest airship ever built, with a length of over 240 meters.”

Synonyms

  • dirigible
  • airship

Antonyms

  • ground vehicle
  • submarine