supersonic transport

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noun

a commercial jet airplane that can fly faster than the speed of sound. Abbreviation: SST

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Origin of supersonic transport

First recorded in 1965–70

Unfortunately, the underground tunnels that were used to transport booze and, if necessary, escaping patrons, are off-limits.
The Bars That Made America Great|Nina Strochlic|December 28, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Eventually, their output is worth five times that much to those who transport it globally.
BBC Reporter Gets High On The Job|Jack Holmes, The Daily Beast Video|December 23, 2014|DAILY BEAST
According to Kostick, while awaiting a van to transport Stewart to the nearest police station, his mood changed.
Before Eric Garner, There Was Michael Stewart: The Tragic Story of the Real-Life Radio Raheem|Marlow Stern|December 4, 2014|DAILY BEAST
In a Lynx, however, Harry could take part in reconnaissance missions and transport passengers.
Can Harry Bury the Party Prince?|Tom Sykes|December 2, 2014|DAILY BEAST

For years, William Schmidt single-handedly dug a tunnel through a mountain to transport his gold-rush loot.
The Mole Man’s Tunnel to Nowhere|Nina Strochlic|November 28, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The improvement of transport still further swelled the volume of production.
The Unsolved Riddle of Social Justice|Stephen Leacock
The first of these will leave about the end of this week, and the other two will be sent as transport is available.
Gallipoli Diary, Volume I|Ian Hamilton
The Admiral and Godley paid me a visit; discussed tea and sea transport, then a walk.
Gallipoli Diary, Volume I|Ian Hamilton
The transport difficulties were very great, and as General McArthur approached, every foot of ground was disputed by the enemy.
The Philippine Islands|John Foreman
The British transport Europa, having troops on board, was totally destroyed by fire opposite Brest, and 21 lives lost.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology|Joel Munsell