Synonyms

jet engine

American

noun

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

jet engine British

noun

a gas turbine, esp one fitted to an aircraft

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jet engine Scientific

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

Etymology

Origin of jet engine

First recorded in 1940–45

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jet engine

When your side scored, it was like the gift of life itself — I’ve never been in a louder environment than when Mexico scored against England, a roar that rivaled a jet engine.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026

About 90 minutes later the jet engine was fired up.

From BBC ● May 11, 2026

For one, if even more jet engine parts get diverted to produce power turbines, that could worsen the shortage in the jet-engine market, which is already very tight.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 17, 2026

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

From Barron's ● Jan. 21, 2026

The forces in favor of equality redoubled their efforts, determined to surmount the resistance to integration like a jet engine propelling an airplane through drag.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly

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