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

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These days, the singer is better known for rocking jet-black hair, though yesterday, brunette strands were visible around the crown of her head. Hannah Malach, InStyle, 28 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 The Wirths’ art collection is spread around the hotel, from the jet-black bronze Santa by Paul McCarthy, standing guard by the entrance, and a set of aluminum luggage by Indian artist Subodh Gupta outside my room to Giacometti sketches and Alpine scenes. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for jet-black

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First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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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 12 Jun. 2026.

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