Search Dictionary
Definition of jetway

jetway

/ˈdʒɛt.weɪ/
jet · way
Plural:jetways
JUMP TO:

jetway Lexical Profile

jetway Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

North American An enclosed, movable connector bridge that extends from an airport terminal gate to an airplane, allowing passengers to board and disembark without going outside.

Example

"Passengers lined up inside the chilly jetway while waiting for the flight crew to open the cabin door."

Synonyms
View all synonyms for jetway

Word Nuance & Usage

"Jetway" was originally a registered trademark for a specific brand of passenger boarding bridge, though it is now widely used as a lowercase generic noun in North American English.

• Nearby Words

jetstream
jettison
jetty
jetway
jewel
jewel cichlid
jeweled

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Jetway. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/jetway
Built for writers, students, and competitive word game players, Wordmom combines an uncluttered English dictionary and thesaurus with fast, pattern-based word finders so you can verify definitions, synonyms, and high-scoring tile plays in one place.
Word Games & Solvers
Word FinderScrabble Word FinderWords With Friends CheatWordle SolverAnagram Solver
Dictionary & Reference
DictionarySynonymsAntonymsWords
Community
Contact UsEditorial PolicyPrivacy PolicyTerms and Conditions
© 2016–2026 Wordmom Network. All rights reserved. Made with for word lovers everywhere.
Disclaimer: SCRABBLE® is a registered trademark. All intellectual property rights in and to the game are owned in the U.S.A. and Canada by Hasbro Inc., and throughout the rest of the world by J.W. Spear & Sons Limited of Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, a subsidiary of Mattel Inc. Mattel and Spear are not affiliated with Hasbro. Words With Friends® is a registered trademark of Zynga Inc. Wordle® is a registered trademark of The New York Times Company. Other referenced game titles and tournament lexicon codes (including NASPA NWL and WESPA/HarperCollins CSW) are trademarks of their respective owners. Wordmom is an independent reference utility for educational and entertainment purposes and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Hasbro, Mattel, Spear, Zynga, The New York Times Company, NASPA, WESPA, or HarperCollins Publishers. All game names are referenced strictly under nominative fair use to indicate compatibility.