turboprop

noun

tur·​bo·​prop ˈtər-bō-ˌpräp How to pronounce turboprop (audio)
Synonyms of turbopropnext
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: an airplane powered by turboprop engines

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Its recorded output of 1,000 hp is also impressive, as that is roughly equivalent to a small turboprop aircraft engine. Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 12 Apr. 2026 HansJet’s fleet of single-engine turboprop PC-12 aircraft trades flash for access. Nicole Trilivas, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2026 Know the drivers of cost Typically, an aircraft has an operational cost per hour, with rates ranging from about $1,500 for turboprops to more than $10,000 for large jets. Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Apr. 2026 Colorado owns two Pilatus PC-12 single-engine turboprop aircraft, which Rasmussen said are capable of reaching anywhere in the state in about an hour and can remain in the air for roughly six hours at a time. Brian Maass, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for turboprop

Word History

First Known Use

1945, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of turboprop was in 1945

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“Turboprop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turboprop. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.

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turboprop

noun
tur·​bo·​prop ˈtər-bō-ˌpräp How to pronounce turboprop (audio)
: an airplane powered by turboprop engines
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