Jet
/dʒet/
Definitions
4 meaningsAn airplane that is propelled by jet engines.
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A fast airplane powered by jet engines.
The jet arrived late due to the storm.
💡 Simply: Think of a super-fast airplane that zooms through the sky using powerful engines. Like a super-powered bus in the air!
👶 For kids: A super-fast airplane that goes vroom!
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We took a jet to visit our relatives.
How It's Used
"The passengers boarded the jet for a flight to Europe."
A stream of liquid or gas forcibly propelled from a small opening.
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A forceful stream of liquid or gas.
The car wash used powerful jets of water.
💡 Simply: Picture water or air shooting out quickly like from a water gun or a hose when you turn it on. It's like a concentrated stream.
👶 For kids: When water squirts out really fast!
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The volcano erupted, spewing jets of lava.
How It's Used
"The water was released through a jet."
A dense black form of lignite coal, used as a gemstone.
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A deep black gemstone.
The museum displayed ancient artifacts made from jet.
💡 Simply: Imagine a black, shiny stone sometimes used for jewelry, similar to onyx.
👶 For kids: A shiny, black rock!
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The jet beads sparkled in the sunlight.
How It's Used
"She wore a necklace made of polished jet."
To travel by jet aircraft.
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They jetted to Paris for a romantic getaway.
💡 Simply: To go somewhere quickly on a plane. Like zipping around in the sky.
👶 For kids: To fly on a jet!
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She jets around the world for her job.
How It's Used
"They usually jet across the country for business meetings."
Idioms & expressions
jet lag
The fatigue and disruption of the body's natural rhythm caused by travel across time zones.
"She suffered from jet lag after her flight from Tokyo."
jet set
Wealthy people who travel frequently by jet and are known for their luxurious lifestyle.
"The celebrity was part of the jet set and attended exclusive parties."
From French *jet* 'a gush, a spout', from *jeter* 'to throw'. Originally used to describe a stream of liquid or gas, it later evolved to include the aircraft propelled by jet engines.
The term 'jet' was initially used for streams of liquid. The application to aircraft developed in the 20th century with the advent of jet propulsion technology.
Memory tip
Imagine a fast-moving bird powered by a powerful engine.