jet-propelled plane

3.9

A plane powered by jet engines that flies very fast

noun
/dʒɛt prəˈpɛld pleɪn/

: avión a chorro

She watched as the sleek jet-propelled plane soared into the cloudless sky.

Examples

The military showcased a new jet-propelled plane capable of reaching supersonic speeds.
Early in aviation history, the jet-propelled plane revolutionized long-distance travel.
The jet-propelled plane soared through the sky.
Many jet-propelled planes are used for military purposes.
The military showcased a new jet-propelled plane capable of reaching supersonic speeds.
Many jet-propelled planes are used for military purposes.
She watched as the sleek jet-propelled plane soared into the cloudless sky.

Synonyms

jet

vsjet-propelled plane

558 1.7

A fast plane powered by engines that push out air

has identical meaning but uses a different common noun for the vehicle

jet plane

vsjet-propelled plane

7 2.7

A fast plane that uses jet engines to fly high

is the same but focuses on being defined by power not speed

How Propelled

rocket

Specialized

535 3.9

jet-propelled plane

3.9

propeller plane

1 3.7

glider

Specialized

37 4.6

Surface Forms

jet-propelled plane singular

jet-propelled planes plural

Morphology

jet-propelled + plane

The meaning 'airplane powered by one or more jet engines' is directly derivable from the parts: 'jet' (jet engine/jet-powered), 'propelled' (driven/moved by), and 'plane' (aircraft). This is a straightforward compositional description found across languages, so a B1 learner who knows the constituents should grasp the MWE.

Etymology

Jet-propelled plane The name jet-propelled plane comes from the image of a jet, a strong stream of hot air, that propelled the airplane forward, and that's why it means 'an airplane powered by one or more jet engines'.