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jetliner

American  
[jet-lahy-ner] / ˈdʒɛtˌlaɪ nər /

noun

  1. a commercial jet plane for carrying passengers.


jetliner British  
/ ˈdʒɛtˌlaɪnə /

noun

  1. a commercial airliner powered by jet engines

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of jetliner

First recorded in 1945–50; jet 1 + (air)liner


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“The defining feature of this home is its positioning. It captures breathtaking jetliner and mountain views from almost every angle. It’s an absolute standout offering in a premier location.”

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 17, 2026

Kim Hyon-hui, a North Korean agent who helped blow up a South Korean jetliner in November 1987 before being arrested and eventually converting to Christianity, went further in drawing a line between Christianity and Kimilsungism.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 11, 2026

"The airlines told Boeing what they really needed was the most fuel-efficient, economical long-range jetliner ever produced. They now wanted an aeroplane with a similar capacity to the Sonic Cruiser, minus the high speed."

From BBC ● Jun. 29, 2025

Senator Ted Cruz, R -Texas, expressed his concerns about the gifted jetliner.

From Salon ● Jun. 5, 2025

Each time someone arrives to eat dinner, he waves the red rag to guide the customer into a parking space, like a ground crew member ushering a jetliner to a gate.

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