Definition of "turbofan engine" []

• A jet engine in which a fan driven by a turbine provides extra air to the burner and gives extra thrust (noun)

WordNet. Princeton University. 2010.

• "A General Electric turbofan engine is housed in a nacelle mounted on a pylon suspended from each wing."
• "Prudently, Walker took the machine no higher than ten feet and used only the main jet a General Electric CF-700-2V turbofan engine producing 4,200 pounds of thrust for lift."