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Boeing

/ˈboʊ.ɪŋ/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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  1. 1

    A major American corporation that designs, manufactures, and sells airplanes, rotorcraft, rockets, satellites, and telecommunications equipment.

    "Boeing is known for its commercial jetliners, including the 737 and 787 models."
  2. 2

    Any aircraft produced by the Boeing Company.

    "The new Boeing 777X promises to be more fuel-efficient and spacious."

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The term 'Boeing' originates from the name of the American aviation pioneer William Boeing, who founded the Boeing Company in 1916. The company has evolved from manufacturing wooden seaplanes to becoming one of the largest aerospace manufacturers in the world, symbolizing innovation in aviation technology.

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