superfast

adjective

su·​per·​fast ˌsü-pər-ˈfast How to pronounce superfast (audio)
: extremely fast
superfast speeds
superfast travel

Examples of superfast in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web One of the ur-dogs of the planet, a dingo/jackal/hound, a traveler-in-packs, a sharp-witted middleweight, a superfast runner, beaky, brainy, built for the Great Unraveling, for broken cities and despairing populations. James Parker, The Atlantic, 13 June 2024 Once quantum computing comes of age, superfast computers will allow for the processing of ever-larger amounts of data, producing ever-smarter AI systems. Eric Schmidt, Foreign Affairs, 28 Feb. 2023 The concentric rings of lightning seen in the upper atmosphere during the Hunga eruption are thought to have been created by superfast energetic waves known as gravity waves. Elizabeth Rayne, Ars Technica, 27 June 2023 Pacing the darkened stage in a black leather jacket, jeans and sneakers, Mr. Huang held two prototype circuit boards containing Nvidia’s latest superfast chips. Jeff Sommer, New York Times, 22 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for superfast 

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Word History

First Known Use

1911, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of superfast was in 1911

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“Superfast.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/superfast. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.

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