1. the compartments in aircraft where pilots sit and control the plane
Usage: aviation
2. the areas in racing cars where drivers sit
Usage: automotive
3. the areas in boats where the steering wheel and controls are located
Usage: nautical

Examples

• The pilots checked all instruments in their cockpits before takeoff.
• Modern aircraft cockpits are filled with digital displays.
• The race car cockpits were designed for maximum safety.
• Formula One cockpits are extremely cramped spaces.
• The yacht’s cockpit provided excellent visibility for navigation.
• Both cockpits were equipped with the latest communication systems.
• The fighter jet cockpits featured ejection seats for emergencies.