puddle jumper en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- (Australia) audio
Etymology
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Meanings
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(idiomatic) A small passenger airplane, typically used for shorter connecting trips to smaller airports.
The flight across country was not bad, but the ride in the puddle jumper between Boston and Connecticut was a little rough.
- A wearable personal flotation device similar to a life vest especially worn by infants or small children in swimming pools.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| puddle jumpers | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
Translations (2)
pl awionetka (small passenger airplane) · ru кукурузник (small passenger airplane)