1. people who pilot or travel in aircraft, especially balloons or airships
Usage: plural of aeronaut

Examples

• The brave aeronauts prepared for their hot air balloon journey across the mountains.
• Early aeronauts faced many dangers while exploring the skies in primitive aircraft.
• The museum displayed photographs of famous aeronauts from the 19th century.
• These skilled aeronauts have logged thousands of hours in various types of aircraft.
• The aeronauts checked their equipment carefully before the balloon launch.
• Historical aeronauts paved the way for modern aviation.