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      Jet

      /dʒɛt/

      Meaning & Definition

      noun
      A aircraft powered by jet engines.
      The jet soared above the clouds, leaving a trail of white vapor.
      A stream of liquid or gas forced out of a small opening.
      The fire hose released a powerful jet of water to extinguish the flames.
      A type of lignite, a precursor to coal.
      She wore a beautiful necklace made of polished jet.
      verb
      To travel by jet airplane.
      They decided to jet off to Paris for the weekend.

      Etymology

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

      Common Phrases and Expressions

      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.

      Related Words

      jetsam
      Goods that are cast overboard from a ship.
      fljet
      To travel quickly or hastily.
      projectile
      An object propelled through the air.

      Slang Meanings

      To leave or depart quickly.
      I gotta jet, see you later!
      To travel by jet airplane.
      We're planning to jet to Cancun next month.