jetliner
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of jetliner
First recorded in 1945–50; jet 1 + (air)liner
Example Sentences
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Investigators have announced that the black box from the Army Black Hawk helicopter that collided with a commercial jetliner has been recovered.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 27, 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 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
"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
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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