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jet

n. · v. · adj.
US //ˈdʒɛt// UK //dʒˈɛt// jet
  1. 1 airplane (n.)
    A2 Elementary

    a fast airplane that uses powerful engines instead of propellers.

    an aircraft propelled by one or more jet engines, typically capable of high speeds and altitudes.

    Example

    The private jet took off from the small airport at noon.

    Example

    Commercial jet travel revolutionized international commerce by significantly reducing the time required for transcontinental journeys.
  2. 2 stream of fluid (n.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate

    a strong, narrow stream of liquid or gas coming out of a small opening.

    a high-velocity stream of fluid or gas discharged from a nozzle or orifice.

    Example

    A jet of water sprayed from the broken pipe.

    Example

    The fountain features several vertical jets that pulse in synchronization with the orchestral music.
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  1. 3 black stone (n.)
    C2 Proficiency Literary

    a hard, shiny black stone used to make jewellery.

    a compact, velvet-black variety of lignite coal that can be highly polished and used for ornaments.

    Example

    She wore a necklace made of polished jet.

    Example

    Victorian mourning jewellery often featured jet, valued for its somber appearance and lightweight properties.
    • lignite
  2. 4 to travel by plane (v.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate Informal

    to travel somewhere quickly by airplane.

    to travel via jet aircraft, often implying a fast or glamorous lifestyle.

    Example

    They decided to jet off to Paris for the weekend.

    Example

    The executive spent most of the month jetting between regional offices to oversee the merger.
  3. 5 to leave (v.)
    C1 Advanced Slang American English

    to leave a place quickly.

    to depart or leave a location with haste.

    Example

    I've got to jet or I'll be late for my shift.

    Example

    The party was getting boring, so we decided to jet before the police arrived to shut it down.
  4. 6 very black (adj.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate

    having a very dark, shiny black colour.

    denoting a deep, glossy black colour, often used in the compound 'jet-black'.

    Example

    The cat had beautiful jet-black fur and green eyes.

    Example

    The midnight sky was a deep jet, providing a perfect backdrop for the meteor shower.
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