aeronaut

Plural: aeronauts

Noun

An operator or traveler in a lighter-than-air aircraft.
someone who operates an aircraft
A person who travels through the air in an airship or balloon.

Examples

She navigated the board like a skilled aeronaut, finding all the best spots.

Origin / Etymology

From aero- + -naut, from the French aéronaute; compare the Italian aeronauta.

Synonyms

airman, aviator, flier, flyer

Scrabble Score: 8

aeronaut: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
aeronaut: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
aeronaut: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 10

aeronaut: valid Words With Friends Word