trijet

[ trahy-jet ]

noun

1. an airplane powered by three jet engines.

Word History and Origins

Origin of trijet¹

First recorded in 1965–70; tri- + jet ¹

Example Sentences

Shrapnel from the explosion broke the trijet’s hydraulic lines, making it nearly impossible for the flight crew to control the plummeting plane.

From Seattle Times

Shrapnel from the explosion broke the trijet’s hydraulic lines, making it nearly impossible for the flight crew to control the plummeting plane.

From Seattle Times

Charamba said the MD-11 trijet, owned by Florida-based Western Global Airlines, was travelling from Germany to South Africa when it stopped in the Zimbabwean capital Harare to refuel.

From US News

The state-run Herald newspaper, quoting unnamed sources, reported on Monday that the MD-11 trijet was travelling from Germany to South Africa “stashed with millions of rands”.

From The Guardian

State-run Herald newspaper, quoting unnamed sources, reported on Monday that the MD-11 trijet was traveling from Germany to South Africa “stashed with millions of rands.”

From Washington Times