Definition

A type of jet engine that uses a turbine to compress air and produces thrust by expelling hot gases.

Example

The fighter jet was equipped with a powerful turbojet engine for high-speed performance.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new airplane that uses a turbojet engine?

Yeah, I read that it can reach really high speeds!

I wonder how different it feels to fly in a turbojet compared to regular planes.

It must be quite an experience, especially during takeoff!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Turbojet → It is formed from "turbo-" (from Latin *turbo*, meaning a spinning top or whirlwind) and "jet" (from Old French *jeter*, meaning to throw). The word describes an engine that throws out air or gas at high speed, creating thrust.

Memory Tip

Think of 'turbo' as something that spins or moves quickly, and 'jet' as something that throws out air or gas — together, they describe an engine that propels itself by throwing out air at high speed.

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