Phrase guide

puddle jumper

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

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A small passenger airplane, typically used for shorter connecting trips to smaller airports.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

Examples

  • The flight across country was not bad, but the ride in the puddle jumper between Boston and Connecticut was a little rough.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: puddle hopper

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

A wearable personal flotation device similar to a life vest especially worn by infants or small children in swimming pools.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Sense 2 is a genericized trademark.

Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Polish: awionetka — small passenger airplane
  • Russian: кукурузник (kukuruznik) — small passenger airplane