jet meaning and definition

JET noun

Definition of jet (noun)

1. an airplane powered by one or more jet engines
   • synonyms: jet plane, jet-propelled plane
2. the occurrence of a sudden discharge (as of liquid)
   • synonyms: spirt, spurt, squirt
3. a hard black form of lignite that takes a brilliant polish and is used in jewelry or ornamentation
4. atmospheric discharges (lasting 10 msec) bursting from the tops of giant storm clouds in blue cones that widen as they flash upward
   • synonyms: blue jet, reverse lightning
5. street names for ketamine
   • synonyms: cat valium, green, honey oil, K, special K, super acid, super C
6. an artificially produced flow of water
   • synonyms: fountain

JET verb

Definition of jet (verb)

1. issue in a jet; come out in a jet; stream or spring forth
   • "Water jetted forth"; "flames were jetting out of the building"
   • synonyms: gush
2. fly a jet plane

JET adjective

Definition of jet (adjective)

1. of the blackest black; similar to the color of jet or coal
   • synonyms: coal-black, jet-black, pitchy, sooty