turbojet

noun

tur·​bo·​jet ˈtər-bō-ˌjet 

1

: an airplane powered by turbojet engines

2

: turbojet engine

Examples of turbojet in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Hybrid versions add turbojet propulsion, increasing top speed to 350 mph. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 6 July 2026

But then the development of modern high-bypass turbofan jet engines that are 75% quieter than 1960s-technology turbojets eliminated much of the controversy. — Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 14 June 2026

Incorporating a turbojet complicates the drone’s design and introduces supply chain vulnerabilities. — Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 7 Mar. 2026

When the aircraft goes supersonic, the engine functions like a turbojet, with combustion going active to produce high-velocity thrust. — New Atlas, 14 Dec. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1945, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing turbojet

• turbojet engine

Rhymes for turbojet

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Kids Definition

turbojet

noun

tur·​bo·​jet ˈtər-bō-ˌjet 

: an airplane powered by turbojet engines