streamliner
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of streamliner
First recorded in 1930–35; streamline + -er 1
Example Sentences
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It utilizes the same aerodynamic streamliner design as the Ioniq 6 streamliner that the company just introduced last week, which allows for more efficient performance.
From The Verge
But the post-World War II optimism of new, diesel-drawn, luxurious “streamliner” trains ran up against the jet and Interstate Highway system.
From Seattle Times
A jet- and rocket-powered supersonic streamliner engineered to go over 1,000 mph is for sale after the project behind it went bankrupt.
From Fox News
Wheeler was going about 200 miles per hour during a test run when the back of his streamliner motorcycle started fishtailing, said Mike Cook, the event organizer who witnessed the incident.
From New York Times
Back in the 50s and before there were diesel streamliners that were scheduled for 100 mph average speed between widely spaced stations in the northern Great Plains.
From New York Times
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