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

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Denis installed these jet-black, down-to-there stunners. Sunnah Rasheed, InStyle, 24 June 2026 The striking jet-black volcanic landscape, formed roughly 400 to 500 years ago, offers a surreal contrast to the surrounding savannah. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 May 2026 Even if his hair were jet-black, the last couple of weeks would be capable of turning anyone’s hair gray. Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026 The ride cars are red (of course) and the one at the front is shaped like the nose of Ferrari's famous F1 cars with mock jet-black tires sticking out the sides. Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 4 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for jet-black

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 3 Jul. 2026.

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