Definition

an engine that produces motion as a result of the rearward discharge of a jet of fluid
specifically an airplane engine that uses atmospheric oxygen to burn fuel and produces a rearward discharge of heated air and exhaust gases
— see airplane sense illustration

First Known Use

1933, in the meaning defined above

jet engine

noun

an engine that produces motion as a result of the rearward discharge of a jet of fluid
specifically an airplane engine that uses atmospheric oxygen to burn fuel and produces a rearward discharge of heated air and exhaust gases
— see airplane sense illustration

First Known Use

1933, in the meaning defined above