Definition of "jumbo jet" []

• Informally, a large transport aircraft, especially the Boeing 747. (noun)

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• "Audley was suddenly aware that he was trying to out-shout a jumbo jet which had stolen up on him and now seemed to be passing ten feet above his head."
• "The staff at the resort would long recall the night a dark 747 jumbo jet touched down unannounced on their airstrip and performed a brilliant short-runway landing procedure."
• "Boeing is trying to finalize at least one order for its 747-8, an updated version of the original jumbo jet that will be making its maiden air-show trip."