1. plural of turbojet; jet engines that produce thrust by expelling hot gases from burning fuel mixed with compressed air

Examples

• The military aircraft was powered by twin turbojets.
• Early commercial airliners used turbojets before turbofans became standard.
• The mechanic inspected both turbojets before the flight.
• Turbojets are less fuel-efficient than modern turbofan engines.
• The fighter jet’s turbojets roared as it took off from the carrier.
• Engineers designed new turbojets with improved performance.