1
a
: an airplane powered by one or more jet engines
b
2
: a long narrow current of high-speed winds (such as a jet stream)
3
a(1)
: a usually forceful stream of fluid (such as water or gas) discharged from a narrow opening or a nozzle
(2)
: a narrow stream of material (such as plasma) emanating or appearing to emanate from a celestial object (such as a radio galaxy)
b
: a nozzle for a jet of fluid
4
: something issuing as if in a jet
talk poured from her in a brilliant jet—
Time
Time
jetted; jetting
1
: to travel by jet airplane
2
: to move or progress by or as if by jet propulsion
1
: an intense black
2
: a compact velvet-black coal that takes a good polish and is often used for jewelry
: of the color jet
Examples of jet in a Sentence
Noun (1)
bought a new showerhead that emits a superpowerful jet of water
Verb (2)
water jetting out of opened fire hydrants at a dangerously high rate
the volcano has been jetting out fiery lava in life-threatening amounts
the presidential candidates jetted through the state for a week before racing off to the next primary
Recent Examples on the Web
Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 24 June 2025
Popular tones range from deep charcoal to jet black and pair well with hardscaping in warm earth tones, like brick and wood, to soften curb appeal.
—Monika Biegler Eyers, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 June 2025
Arkansas Online, 28 June 2025
Three — and then five — pyrotechnic jets resembling a peacock’s tail feathers issue from a box with two semicircular sides.
—Ethan Wolin, Sacbee.com, 28 June 2025
Dallas News, 29 Sep. 2021
The primary bathroom is just as decadent with a marble bath, Jacuzzi, separate multi-jet shower and two uber spacious walk-in closets.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 18 Aug. 2022
See All Example Sentences for jet
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Verb
In terms of most popular international destinations, travelers will be jetting to Vancouver, Rome, Paris, and London, according to AAA's data.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 24 June 2025
Popular tones range from deep charcoal to jet black and pair well with hardscaping in warm earth tones, like brick and wood, to soften curb appeal.
—Monika Biegler Eyers, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 June 2025
Noun
Rwanda also has been accused of exploiting eastern Congo's minerals, used in smartphones, advanced fighter jets and much more.
—Arkansas Online, 28 June 2025
Three — and then five — pyrotechnic jets resembling a peacock’s tail feathers issue from a box with two semicircular sides.
—Ethan Wolin, Sacbee.com, 28 June 2025
Adjective
The primary suite is on the first floor, and the bathroom has two toilets, a jacuzzi bathtub, a multi-jet shower and three closets.
—Dallas News, 29 Sep. 2021
The primary bathroom is just as decadent with a marble bath, Jacuzzi, separate multi-jet shower and two uber spacious walk-in closets.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 18 Aug. 2022
See All Example Sentences for jet
Cite this Entry
“Jet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jet. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationKids Definition
jet
1 of 4 noun1
: a compact black coal that takes a good polish and is often used for jewelry
2
: a very dark black
jet
3 of 4 noun1
a
: a forceful rush of liquid, gas, or vapor especially through a narrow opening or a nozzle
b
: a nozzle for a jet of fluid (as gas or water)
2
a
b
jet
4 of 4 verb
jetted; jetting
: to travel by jet airplane
Etymology
Noun
Middle English jet "black mineral," from early French jaiet (same meaning), derived from Greek gagatēs (same meaning), from Gagas, a town and river in Asia Minor
Verb
from early French jeter, literally "to throw," from Latin jactare "to throw"
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share