jet engine
noun
: an engine that produces motion as a result of the rearward discharge of a jet of fluid
specifically
: an airplane engine that uses atmospheric oxygen to burn fuel and produces a rearward discharge of heated air and exhaust gases see airplane illustration
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Its products include jet engine components, aerospace fasteners, airframe structures, and forged aluminum wheels for commercial trucks.
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Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 18 Jan. 2026
Ramjets are jet engines that effectively have no moving parts.
—New Atlas, 14 Jan. 2026
Russia has introduced a new version of its Geran long-range, one-way attack drone, now equipped with a jet engine.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 13 Jan. 2026
All rooms are soundproofed to the point that roaring jet engines don’t produce a muffle, even through the floor-to-ceiling windows, which will ensure you don’t miss out on the action.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Jan. 2026
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Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 18 Jan. 2026
Ramjets are jet engines that effectively have no moving parts.
—New Atlas, 14 Jan. 2026
Russia has introduced a new version of its Geran long-range, one-way attack drone, now equipped with a jet engine.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 13 Jan. 2026
All rooms are soundproofed to the point that roaring jet engines don’t produce a muffle, even through the floor-to-ceiling windows, which will ensure you don’t miss out on the action.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Jan. 2026
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“Jet engine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jet%20engine. Accessed 27 Jan. 2026.
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