jet engine

American  

noun

1. an engine, as an aircraft engine, that produces forward motion by the rearward exhaust of a jet of fluid or heated air and gases.

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jet engine British  

noun

1. a gas turbine, esp one fitted to an aircraft

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jet engine Scientific  

1. An engine, generally a gas turbine, that develops thrust from a jet of hot gases produced by burning fuel in a combustion chamber.

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Etymology

Origin of jet engine

First recorded in 1940–45

Example Sentences

His full or partial exceptions have since included bananas, coffee, cocoa, jet engines and rare-earth minerals.

From The Wall Street Journal

The jet engine maker reports External link fourth-quarter results Thursday morning.

From Barron's

The company owns, leases, and maintains a large portfolio of CFM56 jet engines, one of the best-selling models of all time.

From Barron's

The team believes the new printable aluminum could lead to stronger, lighter, and more heat-resistant components, including fan blades for jet engines.

From Science Daily

If a data center wants to roar like a jet engine all night, that’s the deal.

From Salon