1. aircraft powered by turboprop engines, which use gas turbines to drive propellers
Usage: aviation; plural form

Examples

• The airline operates several turboprops for short regional flights.
• Turboprops are more fuel-efficient than jets on shorter routes.
• The small airport mainly serves turboprops and private aircraft.
• Many commuter airlines rely on turboprops for island hopping.
• Turboprops can land on shorter runways than most jet aircraft.
• The military uses turboprops for cargo transport and surveillance missions.