jet-black

[ jet-blak ]

adjective

1. deep-black:

   jet-black hair.

jet black

noun

1. 1. a deep black colour
   2. ( as adjective )

      jet-black hair

Word History and Origins

Origin of jet-black¹

First recorded in 1475–85

Example Sentences

Wearing a cream-colored sports coat, Carrillo brushed her perfectly coiffed, jet black hair out of her eyes while we talked.

From Los Angeles Times

She flaunted a flaming red streak in her long dark hair, a golden ring in her right nostril, and both her arms swarmed with jet black tattoos.

From Los Angeles Times

She became emotional as she told the jury of her niece’s “sparkling eyes and curly jet black hair” and “glorious laughter”.

From BBC

Two days after being rescued, the 6-month-old mutts — one tiger-striped, the other jet black — mostly dozed on donated blankets amid chew toys, still drained from their ordeal.

From New York Times

"He had jet black hair at that time. He's got none now."

From BBC