jet-propelled

[ jet-pruh-peld ]

adjective

1. propelled by a jet engine or engines.
2. Informal. having a force or speed suggesting something propelled by a jet engine; fast or powerful.

jet-propelled

adjective

1. driven by jet propulsion
2. informal.
   very fast

Word History and Origins

Origin of jet-propelled¹

First recorded in 1875–80

Example Sentences

A jet-propelled omnibus that travelled over the roofs of the buildings, Alan thought.

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Once things started to move with Steve Ames, they moved strictly jet-propelled.

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The air bubble, however, even with its jet-propelled platform, also proved inadequate for the research job.

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The spear pointing straight toward Mallory's breastplate had something of the aspect of a jet-propelled flagpole.

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And the irascible officer thundered through the door like a jet-propelled tank!

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