jet plane
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of jet plane
First recorded in 1940–45
Example Sentences
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A huge jet plane, like the kind you flew to other cities in, was coming down the canyon right toward them.
From Literature
His vibrato is disciplined and finely grained; when he moves up and down the neck, the motion is smooth as a jet plane lifting into altitude.
From Los Angeles Times
“U.S. Air Force planes circled over the mountainous wilds of southeastern Turkey today searching for an experimental jet plane that vanished with its pilot three days ago,” the article began.
From Literature
“A sign, maybe. Written across the sky by a thousand jet planes. In synchronicity. And once we see it, well, then we may do something.”
From Los Angeles Times
They’ve also netted significant amounts of weapons and supplies, including jet planes and helicopters from the Syrian army.
From Los Angeles Times
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