Meaning & Definition of word "Jet"

Jet

/dʒɛt/

1. A aircraft powered by jet engines.
- Example: The jet soared above the clouds, leaving a trail of white vapor.
2. A stream of liquid or gas forced out of a small opening.
- Example: The fire hose released a powerful jet of water to extinguish the flames.
3. A type of lignite, a precursor to coal.
- Example: She wore a beautiful necklace made of polished jet.

1. To travel by jet airplane.
- Example: They decided to jet off to Paris for the weekend.

Middle English 'jete', from Old French 'jeter' meaning 'to throw'.

jet lag:

A temporary condition resulting from travel across time zones.

jet set:

A fashionable lifestyle associated with rich and trendy people who travel frequently.

jet black:

A deep black color, often used to describe hair or objects.

jetsam:

Goods that are cast overboard from a ship.

fljet:

To travel quickly or hastily.

projectile:

An object propelled through the air.

Meaning: To leave or depart quickly.

Example Sentence: I gotta jet, see you later!

Meaning: To travel by jet airplane.

Example Sentence: We're planning to jet to Cancun next month.