jet
- 01 A2 Elementary
n.a fast airplane that uses powerful engines instead of propellers.
n.an aircraft propelled by one or more jet engines, typically capable of high speeds and altitudes.
Simple“The private jet took off from the small airport at noon.”
In context“Commercial jet travel revolutionized international commerce by significantly reducing the time required for transcontinental journeys.”
- 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.a strong, narrow stream of liquid or gas coming out of a small opening.
n.a high-velocity stream of fluid or gas discharged from a nozzle or orifice.
Simple“A jet of water sprayed from the broken pipe.”
In context“The fountain features several vertical jets that pulse in synchronization with the orchestral music.”
- 03 C2 Proficiency
n.a hard, shiny black stone used to make jewellery.
n.a compact, velvet-black variety of lignite coal that can be highly polished and used for ornaments.
Simple“She wore a necklace made of polished jet.”
In context“Victorian mourning jewellery often featured jet, valued for its somber appearance and lightweight properties.”
Synonymslignite - 04 B2 Upper Intermediate
v.to travel somewhere quickly by airplane.
v.to travel via jet aircraft, often implying a fast or glamorous lifestyle.
Simple“They decided to jet off to Paris for the weekend.”
In context“The executive spent most of the month jetting between regional offices to oversee the merger.”
Synonyms - 05 C1 Advanced
- 06 B2 Upper Intermediate
adj.having a very dark, shiny black colour.
adj.denoting a deep, glossy black colour, often used in the compound 'jet-black'.
Simple“The cat had beautiful jet-black fur and green eyes.”
In context“The midnight sky was a deep jet, providing a perfect backdrop for the meteor shower.”
“This time, though, he came on a private jet, one way.”
“It provides 100% of the jet fuel used at Pearson Airport and supplies oil and jet fuel for the Montreal market.”