jetliner

noun

jet·​lin·​er ˈjet-ˌlī-nər How to pronounce jetliner (audio)
: a jet-propelled airliner

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Boeing’s fortunes soured after two of its 737 Max jetliners crashed in October 2018 and March 2019, killing 346 people. David Koenig, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2024 This technical feat is proof, according to SpaceX, that Starship can be reused—with fast turnaround times—more like a jetliner than the throwaway rockets that have been used by past generations. Daniel Cote, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2024 The situation is highly unusual, in part because the house sits in one of Los Angeles’ most affluent neighborhoods, nestled among Hollywood stars and jetliner views. Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2024 Among them, that’s 87% of Boeing’s current jetliner delivery backlog. Melvin Backman, Quartz, 25 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for jetliner 

Word History

First Known Use

1949, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of jetliner was in 1949

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“Jetliner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jetliner. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

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