jet
Meaning
A "jet" is a type of aircraft powered by jet engines, commonly used for commercial travel or military purposes.
💡 Be careful not to confuse "jet" with "jettison," which means to discard something.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
I
waited
at
the
airport
and
watched
a
large
jet
taxi
down
the
runway
before
it
took
off
.
Although
the
plane
looked
fast
,
boarding
took
time
because
many
passengers
had
extra
luggage
and
the
crew
needed
to
check
a
few
things
.
I
felt
calm
as
I
read
a
book
in
the
lounge
,
but
I
checked
the
departure
board
often
in
case
our
flight
was
delayed
.
When
it
was
finally
our
turn
to
board
,
the
jet
seemed
quieter
up
close
and
I
found
my
seat
by
the
window
.
Common Phrases
jet engine
private jet
jet lag
Related Words
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