Phrase guide

jumbo jet

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A large transport aircraft, especially the Boeing 747.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: informal

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

a very large jet plane

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: jumbojet

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: jet, jet plane, jet-propelled plane

History

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Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: jumbojetti — large transport aircraft
  • Icelandic: breiðþota — large transport aircraft
  • Swedish: jumbojet — large transport aircraft