noun
- Plural of aviatrix; women who pilot aircraft.
Usage: The term aviatrix is less commonly used in modern English; 'female pilot' or 'pilot' (gender-neutral) is now preferred.
Examples
- The aviatrixes of World War II made significant contributions to the war effort.
- Early aviatrixes like Amelia Earhart broke barriers in aviation.
- Several aviatrixes competed in the international air race.
- The museum honored the legacy of pioneering aviatrixes.
- These aviatrixes demonstrated exceptional skill and courage in the cockpit.