Definition

1. Noun:
   • A type of jet engine where a large fan at the front, powered by a turbine, compresses air. Most of this air bypasses the core engine to provide additional, more efficient thrust, while the rest enters the combustion chamber.

Usage

• The term "fanjet engine" is a technical noun used specifically in aviation and engineering contexts to describe a common modern aircraft propulsion system. It is often used interchangeably with "turbofan engine."

Examples

• Noun:
  • The new airliner is powered by two highly efficient fanjet engines.
  • Compared to older turbojets, a fanjet engine is significantly quieter and more fuel-efficient.

Advanced Usage

• The bypass ratio is a key characteristic of a fanjet engine, describing the proportion of air that bypasses the engine core versus the air that goes through it. A high-bypass-ratio fanjet is standard for commercial airliners.

Variants and Related Words

• Turbofan engine (n): The more common technical synonym for "fanjet engine."
• Fanjet (n): A shortened, informal form of "fanjet engine."
• Bypass engine (n): Another descriptive term highlighting the key working principle.

Synonyms

• Turbofan engine: The most direct and commonly used synonym in technical language.

Related Phrases

• High-bypass turbofan: A specific, modern type of fanjet engine optimized for efficiency and low noise, used on most jet airliners.
• Jet engine: The broader category to which the fanjet engine belongs.

Noun

1. a jet engine in which a fan driven by a turbine provides extra air to the burner and gives extra thrust