jet
/dʒɛt/
NOUN
1. An aircraft powered by jet engines
An aircraft propelled by one or more jet engines, typically capable of flying at high speeds and altitudes.
1.1. A jet-powered airplane
An airplane that uses jet engines for propulsion, including commercial passenger aircraft, private aircraft, and military aircraft.
Synonyms
- jet plane
- jet aircraft
- jet-propelled plane
- jetliner
Examples
- The jet landed safely after a long international flight.
- They chartered a private jet to attend the business conference.
Related Words
- airplane
- aircraft
- airliner
- fighter plane
- private aircraft
- jet engine
- aviation
NOUN
2. A strong, narrow stream of liquid or gas
A forceful, continuous stream of liquid, gas, or another substance projected through a small opening or nozzle.
2.1. A forceful stream of liquid
A narrow and powerful flow of water or another liquid shooting out from a pipe, hose, nozzle, or similar opening.
Synonyms
- spurt
- squirt
- gush
- spout
- stream
- spray
Antonyms
- trickle
- drip
- dribble
Examples
- A powerful jet of water burst from the damaged pipe.
- The fountain sent a tall jet of water into the air.
Related Words
2.2. A stream of gas or vapor
A concentrated flow of gas, steam, or vapor forced through a small opening, often under pressure.
Synonyms
- stream
- spurt
- gush
- blast
- flow
Antonyms
- stillness
- stagnation
Examples
- A jet of steam escaped from the faulty valve.
- The burner produces a controlled jet of gas for combustion.
Related Words
- gas nozzle
- steam
- pressure
- emission
- exhaust
- gas flow
NOUN
3. A hard black mineral used in jewelry
A compact, deep-black variety of lignite that can be polished to a shiny finish and used to make jewelry and decorative objects.
3.1. A black ornamental gemstone
A naturally occurring black mineral-like material traditionally carved and polished for beads, necklaces, brooches, and other decorative objects.
Synonyms
- black lignite
- black amber
Examples
- Her grandmother left her a necklace made of polished jet.
- Victorian mourning jewelry often featured black jet beads.
Related Words
VERB
4. To travel by jet aircraft
To travel somewhere by airplane, especially a jet aircraft, often suggesting fast or frequent air travel.
4.1. To travel by airplane
To fly from one place to another using an aircraft, particularly when making a fast or long-distance journey.
Synonyms
- fly
- travel by air
- wing
- cruise
Antonyms
- stay
- remain
- travel overland
Examples
- She plans to jet to London for a business meeting.
- The executives frequently jet around the world for international conferences.
Related Words
- aviation
- air travel
- flight
- airline
- jetliner
- airport
- destination
4.2. To travel somewhere quickly by air
To make a rapid journey by airplane, often emphasizing the speed or convenience of reaching a distant destination.
Synonyms
- fly
- rush
- wing
- speed
Antonyms
- linger
- stay
- remain
Examples
- They jetted off to Paris for a weekend getaway.
- The singer jetted between cities during her international tour.
Related Words
- quick journey
- air transport
- business travel
- international flight
- rapid transit
VERB
5. To shoot or emit something in a forceful stream
To send out or cause a liquid, gas, or other substance to flow rapidly through an opening in a concentrated stream.
5.1. To shoot out liquid or gas
To forcefully emit a stream of liquid or gas from an opening, pipe, nozzle, or other outlet.
Synonyms
- spurt
- gush
- spout
- squirt
- spray
- spew
Antonyms
- drip
- trickle
- seep
Examples
- The broken hose jetted water across the garden.
- Flames jetted from the damaged gas pipe.
Related Words
5.2. To move rapidly or suddenly
To move forward or travel at high speed, often in a sudden or energetic burst of movement.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Examples
- The running back jetted toward the goal line.
- The small vehicle jetted through the narrow passage.
Related Words
- rapid movement
- acceleration
- sprint
- swift motion
- forward movement
ADJECTIVE
6. Having an extremely deep black color
Of a very dark, glossy black color, resembling the polished black mineral known as jet.
6.1. Deep, glossy black in color
Describes something that is intensely black, often with a rich or shiny appearance.
Synonyms
- jet-black
- ebony
- coal-black
- pitch-black
- raven-black
- inky
Antonyms
- white
- snow-white
- pale
- light-colored
Examples
- She has long, jet hair that shines in the sunlight.
- The artist painted the background in a jet shade of black.
Related Words
- darkness
- black pigment
- obsidian
- charcoal
- midnight black
- deep black