noun
- a device worn on the back that uses jets of gas or liquid to propel a person through the air
Usage: often used in science fiction and futuristic contexts; also called a jet pack
Examples
- The astronaut wore a jetpack to move around outside the spacecraft.
- In the movie, the superhero used a jetpack to fly across the city.
- Scientists have been developing jetpack technology for decades.
- The jetpack allowed the pilot to hover above the ground.
- Jetpacks remain mostly experimental and are not yet available for everyday use.