puddle jumper

See also: puddle-jumper

English

WOTD – 17 December 2015

Etymology

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Noun

puddle jumper (plural puddle jumpers)

  1. (idiomatic) A small passenger airplane, typically used for shorter connecting trips to smaller airports.
    Synonym: puddle hopper
    The flight across country was not bad, but the ride in the puddle jumper between Boston and Connecticut was a little rough.
  2. A wearable personal flotation device similar to a life vest especially worn by infants or small children in swimming pools.

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