Phrase guide

flight path

noun · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A trajectory, the traveled path of a projectile, rocket or aircraft through the air.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

An airway, the predefined route of travel for an aircraft or spacecraft.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Antonyms: none provided

3

noun

Meaning 3

a designated route followed by airplanes in flying from one airport to another

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: air lane, airway, skyway

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: path, route, itinerary

Narrower terms: approach path, approach, glide path, glide slope, holding pattern

4

noun

Meaning 4

the path of a rocket or projectile or aircraft through the air

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: path, route, itinerary

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: lentorata — traveled path of a projectile
  • Finnish: lentoreitti — predefined route of travel