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jet

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Jet (noun) means a fast-moving stream of liquid, gas, or flame forced out of a small opening. Example: “A jet of water shot from the cracked pipe.”

noun

A fast-moving stream of liquid, gas, or flame forced out of a small opening.

"A jet of water shot from the cracked pipe."

An aircraft powered by jet engines.

"They caught the last jet out of the city before the storm hit."

A hard, deep-black mineral once popular for mourning jewellery, or the intense black colour associated with it.

"Her hair was jet black under the streetlights."

verb

To travel by jet aircraft, especially quickly or frequently.

"She jets between London and New York for work most months."

How to Use Jet

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA forceful spray or stream, a jet-powered aircraft, or (as an adjective) deep black.

Common pairings

jet black jet engine jet lag jet off somewhere

Word Forms

jetter comparative, more jet comparative, jetted past tense, jets plural, jets plural, jets plural, Jets plural, jets singular, jettest superlative, most jet superlative

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A _____ of water shot from the cracked pipe.

Etymology

From an Old French word meaning "a throw" or "spurt", from Latin iacere, "to throw" — the same root behind words like "eject" and "project".

Origin: Latin

Synonyms

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “jet” mean?

The word “jet” means a fast-moving stream of liquid, gas, or flame forced out of a small opening. In plain terms, a forceful spray or stream, a jet-powered aircraft, or (as an adjective) deep black.

How do you pronounce “jet”?

“Jet” is pronounced JEHT (/ˈd͡ʒɛt/ in IPA).

How do you use “jet” in a sentence?

Here is “jet” used in a sentence: “A jet of water shot from the cracked pipe.”

What part of speech is “jet”?

Depending on how it is used, “jet” can be a noun and a verb.

Where does the word “jet” come from?

The word “jet” comes from Latin. From an Old French word meaning "a throw" or "spurt", from Latin iacere, "to throw" — the same root behind words like "eject" and "project".

Is “jet” a common word?

“Jet” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A1 level.

How many meanings does “jet” have?

“Jet” has 4 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a fast-moving stream of liquid, gas, or flame forced out of a small opening.

What is the difference between a "jet" and a "plane"?

"Plane" is the general word for any aircraft, including those with propellers. A "jet" is specifically an aircraft powered by jet engines, which are typically faster. Every jet is a plane, but not every plane is a jet.

What is the difference between a "jet" and a "spray"?

A jet is a fast-moving stream of liquid, gas, or flame forced through a small opening, so it stays narrow and concentrated. A spray is that stream broken into a fine mist of dispersed droplets. A hose can produce a jet of water or a soft spray depending on the nozzle.

What are common phrases and compounds with "jet"?

"Jet" appears in "jet engine," "jet lag," "jet ski," "jet stream," and "private jet." The stream sense also gives phrases like "a jet of water" or "a jet of flame."

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