Jet: meaning, definitions and examples

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jet

 

[ dʒɛt ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

aircraft

A rapid stream of liquid or gas forced out of a small opening.

Synonyms

spout, spray, stream

Examples of usage

  • The jet of water shot twenty feet in the air.
  • The jet engine roared to life as the plane took off.
Context #2 | Noun

vehicle

A fast military aircraft.

Synonyms

combat jet, fighter aircraft, warplane

Examples of usage

  • The fighter jet flew at supersonic speeds.
  • The squadron of jets performed a flyover at the air show.
Context #3 | Verb

move quickly

To move or travel very quickly.

Synonyms

dash, speed, zoom

Examples of usage

  • The car jetted down the highway.
  • She jetted off to Paris for the weekend.

Translations

Translations of the word "jet" in other languages:

🇵🇹 jato

🇮🇳 जेट

🇩🇪 Jet

🇮🇩 jet

🇺🇦 реактивний літак

🇵🇱 odrzutowiec

🇯🇵 ジェット

🇫🇷 jet

🇪🇸 jet

🇹🇷 jet

🇰🇷 제트

🇸🇦 نفاثة

🇨🇿 tryskový letoun

🇸🇰 tryskový lietadlo

🇨🇳 喷气式飞机

🇸🇮 reaktivno letalo

🇮🇸 þotuflugvél

🇰🇿 реактивті ұшақ

🇬🇪 რეაქტიული თვითმფრინავი

🇦🇿 reaktiv təyyarə

🇲🇽 jet

Word origin

The word 'jet' originated in the early 17th century, derived from the French word 'jeter' meaning 'to throw'. Initially used to describe a stream of liquid or gas forced out of an opening, the term later evolved to also refer to fast military aircraft. Over time, 'jet' has become synonymous with speed and rapid movement, both in the context of aviation and general travel.

See also: jettison, jetty.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,181 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.