Word: Jet

Pronunciation

/dʒɛt/

Definitions

• Noun (n): A high-speed aircraft powered by one or more jet engines, typically used for commercial air travel or military purposes. Example: “The jet landed smoothly on the runway.”
• Noun (n): A stream of matter forced out under high pressure, especially a narrow, fast-moving column of water, steam, or gas. Example: “A powerful jet of water from the fire hose extinguished the flames.”
• Noun (n): A dark, hard variety of lignite coal that can be polished and is often used for ornamentation. Example: “The fireplace mantel was adorned with a carved piece of jet.”
• Verb (v): Travel by jet aircraft. Example: “They jetted off to Paris for their honeymoon.”
• Verb (v): Move or travel very rapidly. Example: “The sports car jetted down the highway.”
• Adjective (adj): Relating to or propelled by a jet engine. Example: “Jet propulsion is the technology behind modern air travel.”

Phrases

• “Jet set”: A fashionable group of international socialites who travel frequently by jet for pleasure or work.
• “Jet lag”: A temporary disruption of the body’s sleep-wake cycle caused by traveling across multiple time zones.
• “Private jet”: A small aircraft designed for personal or business use, usually owned or chartered.

Example Sentences

• Noun (aircraft): “The new jet model boasts increased fuel efficiency and passenger comfort.”
• Noun (stream): “The volcano produced a massive jet of molten lava.”
• Verb (travel): “After wrapping up their tour, the band will jet back home to the States.”
• Adjective: “The company developed a new line of jet-powered speedboats.”

Synonyms

• Aircraft
• Plane (for the noun referring to an aircraft)
• Stream (for the noun referring to a forceful flow of liquid/gas)
• Propel (for the verb meaning to move rapidly)
• Fly (in the context of traveling by jet aircraft)