B2noun1K

Jet

UK /["/dʒet/"]/US /["/dʒet/"]/

Definition

a plane driven by jet engines

In simple words: A fast airplane or a type of engine that uses jet fuel.

Examples

a **jet aircraft/fighter/airliner**
The accident happened as the jet was about to take off.
He flew to Bermuda in his private jet.
The pipe burst and jets of water shot across the room.
to clean the gas jets on the cooker
Little jets of steam spurted from the engine.
jet beads

Usage notes

Use 'jet' when talking about airplanes or engines. Avoid in casual conversation unless discussing travel or aviation.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Jet sounds like 'get' with a 'j' - imagine getting on a fast airplane.

Collocations

jumbo
supersonic
regional
fly
pilot
charter
fly
take off
land
aircraft
airliner
airplane
by jet
in a/the jet
air
gas
water
jet of

Synonyms

airplane
plane
fighter
aircraft
jetliner

Antonyms

slow
land

Common mistakes

Confusing 'jet' with 'jettison' - they have different meanings.
Using 'jet' as a verb incorrectly - it mainly refers to nouns.