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Junkers

Junkers

9.6
A German company that designed and built planes in the early 1900s
  • proper noun
  • Archaic
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  • The Junkers Ju 52 was widely used for transport during World War II.

Examples

  • A restored Junkers aircraft is now on display at the aviation museum.

  • Many aviation enthusiasts admire the innovative designs created by Junkers engineers.

  • The Junkers aircraft were revolutionary in their design.

  • Did you know that Junkers produced some of the first commercial planes?

  • The Junkers Ju 52 was widely used for transport during World War II.

  • Many aviation enthusiasts admire the innovative designs created by Junkers engineers.

  • A restored Junkers aircraft is now on display at the aviation museum.

Surface Forms

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Etymology

Junkers was the name of a famous German aircraft company and comes from its founder Hugo Junkers; his family name comes from the German word Junker, which meant 'young lord' or 'young noble', similar to English 'junior'. So when you see Junkers on a plane, remember it is simply the founder's German surname.