jet-propelled
Americanadjective
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propelled by a jet engine or engines.
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Informal. having a force or speed suggesting something propelled by a jet engine; fast or powerful.
adjective
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driven by jet propulsion
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informal very fast
Etymology
Origin of jet-propelled
First recorded in 1875–80
Example Sentences
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Alas, the film’s outlook continued to plummet and soar and plummet again like a jet-propelled pogo stick.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 1, 2026
“An American in Paris”: “It’s jet-propelled New Year’s Eve and everyone in Paris will be there,” says Gene Kelly to Nina Foch — well, who could resist a come-on like that?
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 30, 2022
You can build six models, including water-rocket cars, jet-propelled boats, a water gun and even a lawn sprinkler.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 2, 2022
Phil Jones, coxswain of one of the boats in the East Sussex town, said the two jet-propelled vessels had "revolutionised all-weather lifeboats".
From BBC ● Apr. 13, 2019
And the irascible officer thundered through the door like a jet-propelled tank!
From Danger in Deep Space by Louis Glanzman
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