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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The plan also pledged to expand production of China’s homegrown passenger jet, the C919, and make breakthroughs in developing its own commercial jet engine.
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Ken Moritsugu, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
Now, the pushback against Musk's company continues into Southaven, where xAI opened a mini power plant with gas turbines that produce sounds similar to jet engines.
—Jordan Green, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 6 Mar. 2026
The $20 billion facility, run by Musk’s AI firm xAI, is powered by 27 methane gas turbines that run day and night, belching fumes and emitting a constant noise like jet engines, NBC News reports.
—Frank Landymore, Futurism, 4 Mar. 2026
Powered by four jet engines, the B-2 can carry conventional or nuclear weapons, with intercontinental range and aerial refueling.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 2 Mar. 2026
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Ken Moritsugu, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
Now, the pushback against Musk's company continues into Southaven, where xAI opened a mini power plant with gas turbines that produce sounds similar to jet engines.
—Jordan Green, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 6 Mar. 2026
The $20 billion facility, run by Musk’s AI firm xAI, is powered by 27 methane gas turbines that run day and night, belching fumes and emitting a constant noise like jet engines, NBC News reports.
—Frank Landymore, Futurism, 4 Mar. 2026
Powered by four jet engines, the B-2 can carry conventional or nuclear weapons, with intercontinental range and aerial refueling.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 2 Mar. 2026
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“Jet engine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jet%20engine. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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