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jet-black of or pertaining to a dark, glossy, black color.
jet engine an engine that develops thrust by the backward expulsion of a jet of fluid or gaseous products of combustion, used esp. in aircraft.
jet lag a temporary disruption of biological rhythms as the result of traveling by jet airplane across several time zones.
jetliner a commercial jet airplane used for carrying passengers or cargo.
jetport an airport designed with long runways for use by jet aircraft.
jet-propelled powered by a jet engine or engines. [2 definitions]
jet propulsion propulsion of aircraft and some small ships that results from the high-velocity expulsion of compressed outside air and hot exhaust gases through a jet nozzle.
jetsam objects thrown from a ship to lighten it, as in a storm (See "flotsam.") [3 definitions]
jet set a group of fashionable, wealthy people who reputedly travel by jet from one resort to another.
jet stream a high-velocity, generally westerly wind in the upper troposphere. [2 definitions]
jettison to throw (objects) from a ship or airplane to lighten or stabilize it, as in a storm. [4 definitions]
jettisonable combined form of jettison.
jetty1 an assemblage of rocks, timbers, or the like that extends into a body of water to protect the shore or a harbor from strong waves or currents. [2 definitions]
jetty2 like, of the color of, or composed of jet.
jeu de mots play of words (French); a verbal witticism such as a pun.
jeu d'esprit play of spirit (French); a piece of writing that is clever or witty.
Jew one who is a descendant of the ancient Hebrews. [2 definitions]
jewel a cut and polished gemstone, or an ornament made with gems and other costly material. [5 definitions]
jeweler someone who produces, repairs, or sells gems, jewelry, or the like.
jewelry ornaments such as rings, bracelets, and necklaces, sometimes set with jewels; jewels or jewel-set ornaments collectively.
jewelweed any of several plants in the balsam family having spurred orange-yellow flowers and seedpods that burst open when ripe.