Aeronaut
Pronunciation: /ˈɛɹoʊˈnoʊˈti/
Aeronaut (noun)
- A person who flies in an aircraft, especially a balloon, using knowledge of air and weather.
- A person who operates an airship or similar lighter-than-air craft.
Examples
- The aeronaut checked the weather before the balloon rose.
- The balloon pilot guided the aeronaut safely during the flight.