Jet

Definition

A rapid stream of liquid or gas forced out of a small opening or a type of aircraft that is powered by jet engines.

Parts of Speech

• Noun
• Verb
• Adjective

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /dʒɛt/
• Respelling: JET (with "JET" as in "get")

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /dʒɛt/
• Respelling: JET (with "JET" as in "get")

In both dialects, "jet" places the primary stress on the entire word, "JET." The pronunciation is the same across both American and British English, focusing on the clear articulation of "JET."

Etymology

The word "jet" comes from the Middle French word "jeter", meaning "to throw", which originated from the Latin word "iacere", meaning "to throw or cast".

Derivatives

• Jetty (noun)
• Jetting (verb)
• Jetliner (noun)
• Jetstream (noun)
• Jet-black (adjective)

Synonyms

• Plane (when referring to aircraft)
• Stream (when referring to a stream of liquid/gas)
• Jetliner

Antonyms

• Glider (for the aircraft sense)
• Stillness (for the movement sense)
• Drip (when contrasting with a forceful stream)

Usage

"Jet" is used in various contexts, from aviation and fluid dynamics to jewelry. The term can describe both the action of a fluid stream and the aircraft powered by jet engines.

Related Terms

• Aviation
• Turbine
• Aerospace
• Nozzle
• Thrust

Detailed Definition

Noun

• Jet (Noun, Fluid Dynamics): A high-speed stream of fluid or gas forced out of a small opening.
  • Example: "The fireman directed the powerful jet of water at the flames."

• Jet (Noun, Aviation): An aircraft powered by jet engines.
  • Example: "The passenger jet took off smoothly from the runway."

• Jet (Noun, Geology): A type of lignite, often polished and used as a gemstone.
  • Example: "She wore a necklace made of jet beads."

Verb

• Jet (Verb): To travel by jet aircraft.
  • Example: "They jetted off to Europe for their vacation."

• Jet (Verb): To spurt out in a jet.
  • Example: "Water jetted from the broken pipe."

Adjective

• Jet (Adjective): Deep black in color, like the gemstone jet.
  • Example: "She had jet-black hair that shone in the sunlight."