jetliner

[ jet-lahy-ner ]

noun

1. a commercial jet plane for carrying passengers.

jetliner

/ ˈdʒɛtˌlaɪnə /

noun

1. a commercial airliner powered by jet engines

Word History and Origins

Origin of jetliner¹

First recorded in 1945–50; jet ¹ + (air)liner

Example Sentences

The situation is highly unusual, in part because the house sits in one of Los Angeles’ most affluent neighborhoods, nestled among Hollywood stars and jetliner views.

From Los Angeles Times

Of the 19 attackers, 15 were Saudis, including the two in California who would commandeer the jetliner that they crashed into the Pentagon.

From Los Angeles Times

As expected, deliveries of new Boeing jetliners were weak, at 24 in April, pushing the U.S. company farther behind Airbus, its European rival.

From Seattle Times

On TikTok and X, users have been sharing videos and memes poking fun at Boeing, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of commercial jetliners — several of which have figured in headline-making incidents in recent weeks.

From New York Times

Separately on Tuesday, Boeing reported that it received orders for 15 jetliners in February and delivered 27 planes, including two Max jets each to Southwest Airlines and United Airlines.

From Seattle Times