jetliner
Americannoun
noun
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.
From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario
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