jet plane
noun
an airplane moved by jet propulsion.
jet planes
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pluralof jet plane.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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They’ve also netted significant amounts of weapons and supplies, including jet planes and helicopters from the Syrian army.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 4, 2024
The climate-damaging vapours left behind by jet planes could be easily tackled, aviation experts say, with a new study suggesting they could be eliminated for a few pounds per flight.
From BBC ● Nov. 12, 2024
"Flying-wise, well, technically, if you're a pilot, this is also just an airplane," he told Reuters at the Volkel air base in the southern Netherlands, the roar of landing F-35 jet planes in the background.
From Reuters ● Jun. 12, 2023
Bird songs were punctuated by the frequent roar of jet planes overhead.
From Seattle Times ● May 1, 2023
It was painted blue like the sky, with drifting clouds and tiny whizzing jet planes with white trails that crisscrossed in the clouds.
From "The God of Small Things" by Arundhati Roy
