Meanings
nounpuddle jumper (plural puddle jumpers)
plural puddle jumpers
- idiomaticA 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.
Synonyms: puddle hopper
- A wearable personal flotation device similar to a life vest especially worn by infants or small children in swimming pools.
Synonyms & antonyms
nounA small passenger airplane, typically used for shorter connecting trips to smaller airports.
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Full word history & related roots →Translations
Polish awionetka
- awionetkasmall passenger airplane
Russian кукурузник
- кукурузник (kukuruznik)small passenger airplane
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