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

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These mid-rise jeans come in a jet-black wash and wide-leg silhouette that works with virtually any shoe, from loafers to slipper sandals. Cheryl Wagemann, InStyle, 9 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 Layer it over &Daughter’s camel V-neck sweater, with a crisp white tee from Cos peeking out underneath, and The Row’s jet-black lace-trim slip skirt for contrast. Laura Jackson, Vogue, 15 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 18 Jan. 2026.

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