Synonyms of jetlinernext
: a jet-propelled airliner

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The carrier is operating a new fleet of Airbus A220-300 jetliners, offering free family seating, fast onboard WiFi, and preferred seat options. — David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 13 Oct. 2026 The jetliner was stabilized and made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia. — Arkansas Online, 1 Oct. 2026 The second hijacked jetliner, United Airlines Flight 175, struck the South Tower 17 minutes later, slamming into the 78th through 84th floors. — Frank Witsil, Freep.com, 11 Sep. 2026 The veteran journalist initially thought the jetliner might hit 2 Penn Plaza, the office building that overlooks Madison Square Garden. — Ralphie Aversa, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for jetliner

Word History

First Known Use

1949, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 19 Oct. 2026.

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