Definition of jet - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
vehicleairplane driven by high-speed turbine engines
- The jet soared above the clouds at high speed..
2.
fluid streamstream of liquid or gas forced out of a small opening
- The jet of water from the hose knocked the cup off the table..
3.
geologyRare hard black stone used in jewelleryRare
- She wore a necklace made of jet.
4.
astronomyTECH. long feature from an active galaxyTECH.
- The telescope captured an image of a jet from the galaxy.
Verb
1.
travelintr. fly quickly using a high-speed passenger planeintr.
- They decided to jet to Paris for the weekend.
2.
fluid dynamicstr./intr. spray liquid or gas from a containertr./intr.
- The fountain jets water into the air.
Adjective
1.
colorvery dark black in color
- She wore a jet black dress to the party.
2.
propulsionpropelled by turbine engines
- The jet plane flew across the sky.
Images of jet
airplane driven by high-speed turbine engines 
stream of liquid or gas forced out of a small opening 
hard black stone used in jewellery
Expressions with jet
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tiredness, confusion and poor sleep after crossing many meridians
After flying to Tokyo, she struggled with jet lag for days.
travel by airplane to a destination
They decided to jet off to Paris for the weekend.
small motorized watercraft for one or more people
He rode the jet ski across the lake at high speed..
riding a small motorboat on water for fun
We went jet skiing at the lake.
type of large jet airliner that carries several hundred passengers
The airline introduced a new jumbo jet for international routes.
feeling tired after flying across time zones
She felt jet-lagged after her flight from New York.
airplane with jet engines designed mainly to transport people
The passenger jet landed smoothly despite the strong crosswinds.
small airplane for personal or business travel, separate from regular airlines
The company flew the executives to the meeting on a private jet.
small jet airplane used mainly for business travel by important people
The company bought an executive jet to fly managers between offices.
luxurious lifestyle with frequent travel and glamour
She embraced the jet lifestyle, flying to Paris for dinner.
device emitting gas to produce a flame
The chef adjusted the gas jet for a higher flame.
fuel used to power jet engines
The aircraft was refueled with jet fuel before takeoff..
extremely dark black like coal or jet
Her hair was jet-black and shiny.
small airplane owned by a company for travel by its staff
The CEO flew to the conference on the corporate jet.
shower unit that produces strong focused streams of water for washing or massage
The hotel room featured a jet shower with adjustable side nozzles.
person experiencing jet lag symptoms after a flight
The jet-lagger struggled to stay awake during the meeting.
moved by a jet engine or very fast like a jet
The jet-propelled car broke the speed record.
relating to rich people who travel often for fun
They live a jet-set lifestyle in Monaco.
wealthy person who travels frequently for pleasure
Lisa is a jet-setter, always flying to exotic places.
traveling frequently to different places
She leads a jet-setting lifestyle, always on the move.
difference in sleep timing between workdays and rest days
Social jet lag affects my energy levels during the week.
airplane with one or more jet engines
She boarded the jet plane for her trip to Paris.
military aircraft for air combat powered by jet engines
The jet fighter soared above the battlefield.
fast military aircraft designed for combat
The fighter jet soared above the clouds, ready for its mission.
Origin of jet
French, jeter (to throw)
Terms with jet included in their meaning
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liquid
jet of liquid forced out quickly through a small opening
decoration
decorative structure providing a jet of water
aviation
very large jet aircraft
ignition device
device for igniting a jet of gas
colors
jet-black color inspired by the gemstone
propulsion
jet or rocket engine using expelled gases
aviation
jet engine with a fan for extra thrust
aeronautics
add fuel to jet engine exhaust for more thrust
military
fighter jet known for speed and agility
aviation
cause an object to enter a jet engine
aviation
pipe in a jet engine directing thrust
acr: private jet
small airplane for private use
aviation
short for turbofan, a type of jet engine
military
jet fighter in US military slang
abr: Gulfstream G5
type of private jet airplane
metaphor
forceful upward jet of fluid
aviation
the process of using an afterburner in a jet engine
aviation
activate the afterburners in a jet engine
jet fuel
composed of hydrocarbons with varied boiling points
aviation
secondary combustion in jet engines
aviation
device in a jet engine for extra thrust
aviation
injection of extra fuel in a jet engine
aviation
type of jet engine without moving parts
aviation
long-range, subsonic, jet-powered strategic bomber
Examples of jet in a sentence
A fighter jet flew past the city. A jet of steam escaped from the kettle. The jet of air cooled the engine. The brooch was crafted from jet. Jet is often used in Victorian jewelry. Scientists observed a jet emerging from the quasar.
A jet was detected in the distant universe. She plans to jet to New York for the meeting. We will jet across the country for the event. The hose jets water across the garden. The spray bottle jets a fine mist. The artist used jet ink to create bold lines. His jet hair contrasted sharply with his pale skin. The jet engines roared to life. Jet propulsion is used in modern aircraft.
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- French:jet, voyager en jet, ...
- German:Düsenflugzeug, fliegen, ...
- Italian:jet, volare, ...
- Spanish:jet, viajar, ...
- Portuguese:jato, voar, ...
- Chinese:喷气式飞机, 飞往, ...
- Japanese:ジェット機, 飛行機で行く, ...
- Arabic:طَائِرَة نَفَّاثَة, سَافَرَ بِالطَّائِرَةِ, ...
- Hebrew:מָטוֹס סִילּוֹן, לָטוּס, ...
- Russian:реактивный самолет, слетать, ...
- Ukrainian:реактивний літак, полетіти, ...
- Hindi:जेट विमान, जाना, ...
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