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
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
Senator Ted Cruz, R -Texas, expressed his concerns about the gifted jetliner.
From Salon ● Jun. 5, 2025
“At the speed of sound, or is it more like a jetliner? Does it fly direct, or will it have to lay over in Minneapolis?”
From "Educated" by Tara Westover
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