thruster

noun

thrust·​er ˈthrə-stər 

variants or less commonly thrustor

: one that thrusts

especially : an engine (such as a jet engine) that develops thrust by expelling a jet of fluid or a stream of particles

Examples of thruster in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Vripack spearheaded exterior and interior design, Dykstra Naval Architects executed the hull, sailplan, and thruster design, and Vitters Shipyard led the build. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 13 July 2026

Each 21-centimeter-square robot is equipped with its own thrusters, sensors, and magnetic latches, allowing the fleet to connect like building blocks on the water. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026

Now, New Zealand space startup Zenno Astronautics says it’s tested an entirely new type of thruster that, unlike either of those conventional technologies, uses superconducting magnets to maintain a satellite’s orbit and orientation. — Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 9 July 2026

Fallout from the mission includes NASA adjusting Boeing’s original contract, switching up its next flight to be uncrewed to make sure the leak and thruster issues are fixed without risking human passengers. — Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1597, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for thruster

• bluster
• buster
• cluster
• duster
• juster
• luster
• lustre
• maister
• muster
• trustor
• adjuster
• baluster

Kids Definition

thruster

noun

thrust·​er ˈthrəs-tər 

: one that thrusts

especially : an engine that produces thrust by discharging a jet of fluid or a stream of particles