Contrail (Noun)
Meaning
An artificial cloud created by an aircraft; caused either by condensation due to the reduction in air pressure above the wing surface or by water vapor in the engine exhaust.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
Examples
- The airplane left a prominent contrail stretching across the clear blue sky as it flew at high altitude.
- High-speed jet aircraft created a narrow contrail during its journey from New York to Los Angeles.
- She watched the contrail spread out from the plane, creating a beautiful wispy cloud.
- Experts studied the contrail left behind by the commercial airliner to learn more about air pressure changes.
- The photographer waited for the plane to create a contrail, providing the perfect backdrop for her shot.