easy
The pilot greeted the passengers before takeoff.
What does Pilot mean?
A pilot is someone who flies an aircraft.
Dictionary definition
A person who controls and flies an aircraft; also, to guide or control something.
Example sentences
Pilot in a sentence
medium
A pilot must understand weather, maps, and safety rules.
hard
The word pilot can also mean to test or guide a project before it is fully used.
Writing practice
Ready to write your own? Study the examples, then practice pilot in a sentence with Sentence Builder checklist feedback.
Quick practice
⬡ Earn 5 Honey
Practice the meaning of Pilot
Answer three quick questions about its meaning and related words.
Question 1 of 3
Practice 1
What does pilot mean?
Pilot means A pilot is someone who flies an aircraft..
Practice 2
Which sentence uses pilot correctly?
The correct sentence uses pilot in a real transportation context.
Practice 3
Which clue best matches pilot?
This clue connects directly to the meaning of pilot.
Practice complete
Nice work!
You completed 3 questions.
Pronunciation coach
⬡ Earn 5 Honey
Pilot
Voice settings
Sounds like
py · lut · strongest beat: py
Tap each sound part, then blend the whole word together.
Learn
WordPilot.
Partnoun, verb.
MeaningPilot means A pilot is someone who flies an aircraft.
ExampleExample: The pilot greeted the passengers before takeoff.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- py · lut
- Strongest beat
- py
- Ending
- lut
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on py.
Your turn
Say Pilot
Record a short attempt, then compare it with the Coach. Your recording stays on this device and is not uploaded.
Coach
My attempt
Ready when you are.
Nice work—you practiced pilot.
Synonyms
Words like Pilot
aviatorA person who flies an aircraft.
flyerA general word for someone who flies.
Antonyms
Opposite words
passengerA person who rides but does not control the aircraft.
Synonym practice
Want to practice pilot synonyms in context? Try a Synonym Search question like "The pilot guided the small plane safely," then compare close word choices. Practice pilot synonyms.
Word family
Pilot word family
Base word
pilot
noun
pilots
More than one pilot.
verb
piloted
Controlled or guided something.
Related words
Explore related words
Student support
Understand Pilot
Hint for students
A pilot is someone who flies an aircraft.
Common mix-up
Pilot is not the same as passenger. Pilot means a pilot is someone who flies an aircraft.
Try it in class or at home
Read this model sentence: A pilot must understand weather, maps, and safety rules. Clue words: must, understand, weather. Underline clue words that show why pilot fits instead of passenger. Now write one new sentence that shows pilot without using the word pilot. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show pilot?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "A pilot must understand weather, maps, and safety rules." Why does pilot fit better than passenger?
Learning activities
Practice Pilot and explore more word games
Cards labelled “Practice PILOT” keep this word in focus. Explore cards open games with other words.
Practice PILOT
Sentence Builder
Write your own sentence with this word and revise with checklist feedback.
Write a sentence with PILOT
Explore · Spelling
Spell Hive
Hear the word, type the spelling, and use spoken clues when needed.
Practice spelling
Explore · Definitions
Define the Word Hive
Choose the meaning that fits and get instant feedback.
Practice definitions
Explore · Matching
Vocabulary Match
Pair words with meanings and review misses with dictionary links.
Match meanings
Explore · Context
Context Clue Challenge
Use sentence clues to choose the word that fits the meaning.
Use context clues
Explore · Scramble
Scrambled Bees
Rebuild words from mixed-up letters for spelling practice.
Rebuild words