jetliner
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of jetliner
First recorded in 1945–50; jet 1 + (air)liner
Example Sentences
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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 emir of Qatar is also very friendly with Trump, having given him, as a present, a $400 million jetliner to use as the next Air Force One.
From Slate • Oct. 16, 2025
"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
Hegseth accepted the luxury jetliner from the Qatari government in May.
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.
From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario
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