noun
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.”
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Goods thrown overboard from a ship to lighten it, especially in an emergency.
"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.
When to use it
Rare and mostly historical/legal usage; "jetsam" is the word people actually use today.
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Word forms
- Plural
- jetsons
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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.".
