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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Some are armed with thermobaric warheads, are armored and some are powered by jet engines.
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David Brennan, ABC News, 1 Aug. 2025
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—Da Wei, Foreign Affairs, 29 July 2025
Also tucked away into the backpack is the jet engine.
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David Brennan, ABC News, 1 Aug. 2025
Ukraine has supplied vital technology to China, most notably jet engines, which has been a boon for China’s military and industrial development.
—Da Wei, Foreign Affairs, 29 July 2025
Also tucked away into the backpack is the jet engine.
—Brent Rose, Outside Online, 24 July 2025
Open investigations are focused on copper, lumber, semi-trucks and parts, critical minerals, aircraft & jet engines, and pharmaceuticals.
—Steve Banker, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for jet engine
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“Jet engine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jet%20engine. Accessed 8 Aug. 2025.
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