floatplane
nounUK /ˈfləʊtpleɪn/
US /ˈfloʊtpleɪn/
A floatplane is a plane that can land on water because it has floats instead of wheels.
The floatplane landed gently on the lake near the cabin.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. An aircraft equipped with pontoons for operating from water surfaces.
Bush pilots in Alaska often fly floatplanes to reach remote lakes.
3. A seaplane designed specifically to take off and land on water rather than land.
The floatplane taxied across the bay before lifting off.
4. A light aircraft used for sightseeing over lakes and coastal areas.
We booked a floatplane tour to see the fjords from above.