copilot

[koh-pahy-luh t] /ˈkoʊˌpaɪ lət/
noun
1.
a pilot who is second in command of an aircraft.
Also called first officer.
Origin
1925-30; co- + pilot
Examples from the web for copilot
  • The certificated commercial pilot was seriously injured, and the commercial-rated copilot was fatally injured.
  • Pay for flight engineers can be low, but earnings increase significantly as workers advance to copilot and pilot positions.
  • Designate a copilot that can help you use other electronics in the car such as your navigation system or the radio.
  • Federal denied coverage because the copilot had not undergone the training mandated by the policy's pilot warranty.
  • The copilot suffered a minor back injury the three other crew members were not injured.
British Dictionary definitions for copilot

copilot

/ˈkəʊˌpaɪlət/
noun
1.
a second or relief pilot of an aircraft
Word Origin and History for copilot
n.

1927, from co- + pilot (n.).

Slang definitions & phrases for copilot

copilot

noun

An amphetamine taken in order to stay awake (1960s+ Truckers)