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Definition of turbojet

turbojet

/ˈtɝːboʊˌdʒɛt/
tur · bo · jet
Plural:turbojets
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turbojet Lexical Profile

turbojet Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A jet engine in which a gas turbine is used to drive a compressor that supplies air to the combustion chamber, generating thrust entirely through the high-speed exhaust stream.

Example

"Early commercial airliners were powered by noisy turbojets before quieter, more fuel-efficient turbofan engines became the industry standard."

2

An aircraft propelled by one or more turbojet engines.

Example

"The aviation museum's main hangar features a restored supersonic turbojet from the 1950s."

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• Nearby Words

turbocharged
turbocharger
turbodiesel
turbojet
turbot
turbulence
turbulent

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the 1940s from the combining form 'turbo-' (derived from Latin 'turbo', meaning 'whirl' or 'spinning top', referring to a turbine) and 'jet'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Turbojet. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/turbojet
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