jetson
Jetson (noun) means Goods thrown overboard from a ship to lighten it, especially in an emergency. Example: “The crew's jetson washed up along the coast for weeks after the storm.”
How to use jetson
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishCargo thrown from a ship to keep it afloat — essentially another word for jetsam.
Rare and mostly historical/legal usage; "jetsam" is the word people actually use today.
Word forms
jetsons plural
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The crew's _____ washed up along the coast for weeks after the storm.
Etymology
From an old form related to Old French getaison, "a throwing" — the same idea behind the more familiar word "jetsam."
Rhymes for jetson
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What does “jetson” mean?
The word “jetson” means goods thrown overboard from a ship to lighten it, especially in an emergency. In plain terms, cargo thrown from a ship to keep it afloat — essentially another word for jetsam.
How do you use “jetson” in a sentence?
Here is “jetson” used in a sentence: “The crew's jetson washed up along the coast for weeks after the storm.”
What part of speech is “jetson”?
“Jetson” is a noun.
Where does the word “jetson” come from?
The word “jetson” comes from Old French. From an old form related to Old French getaison, "a throwing" — the same idea behind the more familiar word "jetsam.".