Noun
puddle jumper (plural puddle jumpers)
(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.
puddle-jumper (plural puddle-jumpers)
Alternative spelling of puddle jumper
puddle-jumper
Most memorable airplane trip: “We flew on a puddle-jumper to the highest seawater lake in the world. Source: Internet
Those puddle-jumper planes are small, sure — seating for nine, I think, and sometimes they make you change seats to balance the load. Source: Internet