Jet

Pronunciation: /ˈdʒɛt/

Jet (noun)

  1. A fast airplane powered by engines that push air out quickly.
  2. A strong stream of liquid or gas coming out of a small opening.
  3. A shiny black stone used in jewelry.

Examples

  • The jet flew across the sky quickly.
  • A jet can travel long distances in a short time.

Common collocations: private jet, jet engine, jet lag, jet of water, jet stream

Jet (verb)

  1. To travel quickly by airplane.

Examples

  • They decided to jet to the conference.
  • We often jet to different cities for work.

Synonyms of Jet

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Jet

  • Describing slow, small amounts of liquid.