Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

supersonic

Adjective

/ˌsuːpəˈsɒnɪk/

Definition

Relating to a speed that is greater than the speed of sound in air.

Examples

The military aircraft flew at supersonic speeds during the test flight.
Supersonic jets can travel from one city to another in a fraction of the time compared to commercial flights.
The sound of a supersonic boom can be startling to those below.

Meaning

Supersonic refers to anything that moves faster than the speed of sound, usually at speeds greater than approximately 343 meters per second (or about 1,125 feet per second).