: deep black in color : black as jet
jet-black hair

Examples of jet-black in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web And there was Chuck Zito, a former leader of the New York chapter of the Hells Angels motorcycle gang, a man with jet-black hair in an Elvis-style swoop who had spent years in prison on drug charges. Maggie Haberman, New York Times, 20 May 2024 For a pair to match a glamorous makeup look, go for lashes with higher volume, jet-black strands, and tapered edges to create that cat-eye effect. Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 17 May 2024 No, really: Sweeney wore a short, jet-black choppy bob wig styled by celebrity hairstylist Glen Coco, complete with full-frontal bangs that was very Billie-inspired. Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 7 May 2024 On one end of the room is a makeshift photo studio—a jet-black quadcopter drone sits on a long white sheet, waiting for its close-up. Justin Ling, WIRED, 2 May 2024 Lovato was previously seen rocking a longer jet-black bob with a side parting, which has become her staple hairstyle over the past few months. Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 27 Apr. 2024 In a form-fitting black cocktail dress covered with sequined third eye appliques and a net mermaid flounce from the knees to the floor and a jet-black, high-rise bouffant, her reserve crumbled into a massive wave of emotion that even dwarfed her sartorial drama. Holly Gleason, Variety, 24 Apr. 2024 Specifically, a long-beloved lipstick from Charlotte Tilbury, a classic jet-black eyeliner from Urban Decay, and a sparkling brown eyeshadow from Beautycounter. Allure Editors, Allure, 22 Apr. 2024 Shiny jet-black walls inject a dose of drama into the guest bedroom, and the guest bath off the kitchen includes a laundry closet, so there’s no need for anyone to schlep to the building’s common laundry room. Mark David, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of jet-black was in the 15th century

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“Jet-black.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jet-black. Accessed 25 May. 2024.

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