Definition of SUPERSONIC

supersonic

Meanings

Plural: supersonics

Adjective

  • (of speed) greater than the speed of sound in a given medium (especially air)
    • "a supersonic bomber flies so fast that it must release its bombs while the target is still over the horizon"

Adjective Satellite

  • having frequencies above those of audible sound

Adj

  • Greater than the speed of sound (in the same medium, and at the same temperature and pressure).
  • Ultrasonic, having a frequency too high to be audible.

Noun

  • An aircraft that can travel at the speed of sound.

Origin / Etymology

From super- + sonic. Doublet of hypersonic.

Synonyms

ultrasonic

Antonyms

sonic, subsonic

Scrabble Score: 14

supersonic is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
supersonic is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
supersonic is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 18

supersonic is a valid Words With Friends word