turbofan

noun

tur·​bo·​fan ˈtər-bō-ˌfan 

1

: a fan that is directly connected to and driven by a turbine and is used to supply air for cooling, ventilation, or combustion

2

: a jet engine having a turbofan

Examples of turbofan in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

After launch, its booster separated, its wings unfolded, and a small turbofan powered it through sustained low-altitude flight. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2026

Beneath the wings are two turbofan engines that provide most of the thrust and generate electrical power. — David Szondy june 14, New Atlas, 14 June 2026

Harriers are powered by a single turbofan engine, thrust from which is vectored out through four nozzles that can rotate from horizontal to vertical. — Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 4 June 2026

Advertisement Article continues below this ad The plane’s fuel is stored in explosion-resistant tanks, and the two turbofan engines are mounted on pylons at the rear, away from the fuselage and the fuel tanks. — Sig Christenson, San Antonio Express-News, 12 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1911, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for turbofan

• businessman
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• constantan
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