jetliner

[jet-lahy-ner]

noun

1. a commercial jet plane for carrying passengers.

jetliner

/ ˈdʒɛtˌlaɪnə /

noun

1. a commercial airliner powered by jet engines

Word History and Origins

Origin of jetliner¹

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

Example Sentences

While the Journal’s analysis identifies the A320 as the worst-affected model, engines have been used to prepare cabin air on almost every jet-powered aircraft since jetliners entered service in the 1950s.

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"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."

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Hegseth accepted the luxury jetliner from the Qatari government in May.

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While the GOP-controlled House passed Trump's bill, the media's attention was mostly focused on Trump's “gifted” 400-million-dollar jetliner, a literal flying palace and king’s court, from the government of Qatar.

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Jan. 29, 67 people were killed after a commercial jetliner and Army helicopter collided midair near Washington D.C.

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