Meaning of the word hypersonic in English

What does hypersonic mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

hypersonic

US /ˌhaɪ.pɚˈsɑː.nɪk/
UK /ˌhaɪ.pəˈsɒn.ɪk/

Adjective

traveling, or designed to travel, more than five times faster than the speed of sound:

Example:
NASA successfully completed its first hypersonic flight since the 1960s.