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twinjet

American  
[twin-jet] / ˈtwɪnˌdʒɛt /

noun

  1. an airplane powered by two jet engines.


Etymology

Origin of twinjet

First recorded in 1945–50; twin 1 + jet 1


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In fall 2013, Boeing launched its big 777X twinjet with orders and commitments for 259 airplanes.

From Seattle Times ● Jul. 11, 2016

Boeing is going for a large twinjet, the 777-9X, with 407 seats.

From Seattle Times ● Jul. 17, 2014

The revamped 777X is the largest twinjet yet designed and will come in two versions, seating 350 to 406 people.

From Reuters ● Nov. 13, 2013

The two companies are involved in another strategy battle over the market for 350-seat wide-body twinjet planes like the Boeing 777 and A350, also being driven by engine manufacturers.

From Reuters ● Jun. 17, 2011

North American has $86 million development contract for 1,000 m.p.h., twinjet, A3J carrier-based bomber.

From Time Magazine Archive

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