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Vocabulary Entry
jet
|noun • verb • adjective
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N
noun
A jet is a type of aircraft powered by jet engines, or a stream of fluid or gas forced out at high speed.
Example Sentences
"The jet soared above the clouds during its flight."
"A jet of water shot out of the hose."
"We watched the military jets perform aerial maneuvers."
V
verb
To jet means to move or travel by jet aircraft; it can also mean to emit a stream or to shoot forth.
Example Sentences
"They decided to jet to Europe for their vacation."
"The fountain jets water high into the air."
"She jetted off to her meeting in a hurry."
A
adjective
Jet can describe something that is made of or resembles jet, a deep black lignite; it is also used informally to describe something that is very fast or sleek.
Example Sentences
"She wore a jet black dress to the gala."
"The car was designed with a jet-like aerodynamic shape."
"His jet speed on the track impressed the coaches."