jetliner
|jet-lin-er|
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/ˈdʒɛtˌlaɪnər/
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/ˈdʒɛtˌlaɪnə/
large passenger jet
Etymology
Etymology Information
'jetliner' originates from the combination of 'jet' and 'liner', where 'jet' refers to a jet engine and 'liner' refers to a large passenger aircraft.
Historical Evolution
'jetliner' was coined in the mid-20th century as commercial jet travel became more common.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a jet-propelled passenger aircraft', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/06/23 07:37