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

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Back in December of 2025, Vergara posted a throwback photo on Instagram showing off her jet-black hair. Elle Meier, InStyle, 5 Feb. 2026 Whether Moore’s strands are banged, bobbed, buzzed, permed or waved, she will always be known for her long, jet-black hair. Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026 The photos, taken by Val Wilmer, spotlight the young, soon-to-be-global sensation being flamboyant as ever, decked out in a fur coat and jet-black sunglasses. Air Mail, 3 Jan. 2026 The jet-black elixir is rich and roasty with a dense, tan head, and packs a punch at 9% ABV. John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2025 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 13 Feb. 2026.

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