jetliner
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of jetliner
First recorded in 1945–50; jet 1 + (air)liner
Example Sentences
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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
In March 2022, the jetliner had departed from Kunming, the capital of Yunnan , and had been due to land in Guangzhou on the same afternoon.
From BBC ● May 5, 2026
The system, known as “bleed air,” has been featured in almost every modern commercial jetliner except Boeing’s 787.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2025
And this spring, the nation of Qatar donated a $400-million Boeing 747-8 luxury jetliner for Trump’s use — a gift that ultimately will be registered to his library, whatever form it takes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 16, 2025
That I proposed to climb to the cruising altitude of an Airbus 300 jetliner struck me, at that moment, as preposterous, or worse.
From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer
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