pilots

noun
UK /ˈpaɪləts/
US /ˈpaɪləts/

Pilots are people who fly planes.

The pilots flew the plane over the mountains.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. People who guide ships into a harbor.

The harbor pilots steered the big ship safely to the dock.

3. People who lead or guide others.

The team pilots showed the new students around the school.

4. The first episodes of a TV show that test if people like it.

The network made three pilots before choosing one show.