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

Examples of jet engine in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web In human terms, a sound of this level can easily rival the roar of a jet engine taking off a mere 100 meters away from you. Scott Travers, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024 In parallel, hybrid propulsion systems are being developed, combining traditional jet engines with electric power to reduce emissions and noise. Greg Ombach, Forbes, 3 Sep. 2024 For a human, this would be like standing in the jet engine of a plane. Jonathan O’Callaghan, WIRED, 14 Aug. 2024 Nearby were the remains of two turbine jet engines along with a broken wing. Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 12 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for jet engine 

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Word History

First Known Use

1933, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of jet engine was in 1933

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“Jet engine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jet%20engine. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

jet engine

noun
: an engine that produces motion as a result of the rearward discharge of a jet of fluid
especially : an aircraft engine that uses atmospheric oxygen to burn fuel and produces a rearward discharge of heated air and exhaust gases

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