jetliner

noun

jet·​lin·​er ˈjet-ˌlī-nər How to pronounce jetliner (audio)
Synonyms of jetlinernext
: a jet-propelled airliner

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In 2008, the crew of a jetliner landing in Rome faced a similar situation as the Jeju crew and made a similar decision, conducting a go-around to try to avoid a flock of starlings. James Glanz, New York Times, 1 May 2026 Spirit is close to completing the sale of 20 Airbus jetliners to an aircraft trading firm for more than $535 million. David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 21 Apr. 2026 The real showstopper here is the jetliner vistas from the rooftop pool and terrace, with views that stretched to the ocean. Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2026 In 2015, Germanwings Flight 9525, an Airbus A320, crashed in the French Alps, killing all 150 people on board; investigators said the jetliner was deliberately downed by the 27-year-old co-pilot, Andreas Lubitz. ABC News, 9 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for jetliner

Word History

First Known Use

1949, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of jetliner was in 1949

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“Jetliner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jetliner. Accessed 8 May. 2026.

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