jet engine

noun

: an engine that produces motion as a result of the rearward discharge of a jet of fluid
specifically : an airplane engine that uses atmospheric oxygen to burn fuel and produces a rearward discharge of heated air and exhaust gases see airplane illustration

Examples of jet engine in a Sentence

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Word History

First Known Use

1933, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of jet engine was in 1933

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“Jet engine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jet%20engine. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

jet engine

noun
: an engine that produces motion as a result of the rearward discharge of a jet of fluid
especially : an aircraft engine that uses atmospheric oxygen to burn fuel and produces a rearward discharge of heated air and exhaust gases

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