jet
A very fast airplane that uses jet engines to fly.
An aircraft propelled by one or more jet engines, typically capable of high speeds.
A strong, thin flow of liquid or gas coming out quickly from something.
A narrow and forceful stream of liquid, gas, or steam that comes out of an opening.
To go somewhere very fast, like a jet plane or stream of water.
To travel or move swiftly in a specific direction, often with force or speed similar to that of a jet.
A shiny black stone used to make jewelry.
A hard, black, lustrous mineral derived from fossilized wood, used in jewelry and ornaments.
- Base: jet
- Plural: jet, jets
- Base: jet
- 3rd Person Singular: jets
- Present Participle: jetting
- Past: jetted
- Irregular present participle: jetting Verb
- Irregular past: jetted Verb
jet off
1Leave quickly by airplane
To leave for another place by airplane, especially quickly and often for pleasure or business.
- They jetted off to Rome for a romantic weekend.
- She jetted off to attend an urgent meeting in New York.
jet set
1Wealthy frequent travelers for leisure
Rich people who travel a lot to different places for fun.
- He became part of the international jet set after his business took off.
- The party was filled with members of the local jet set.
jump on the next jet
1Take next available flight quickly
To get on the soonest flight to go somewhere right away.
- If you need me there, I can jump on the next jet.
- He jumped on the next jet to be with his family.