jet-black
adjective
deep-black.
jet-black
American
[jet-blak]
/ ˈdʒɛtˈblæk /
adjective
jet black
British
noun
Etymology
Origin of jet-black
First recorded in 1475–85
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Just now, a jet-black, golden-eyed currawong flew low past my study window, changing the view.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026
At Exigo Recycling's sprawling plant in Haryana state, a machine churns the batteries from e-scooters into a jet-black powder.
From Barron's ● Feb. 18, 2026
But finding yourself in a bind necessitates clever solutions, and Park’s already dark comedy turns jet-black as the director reveals that stress can beget new talents.
From Salon ● Oct. 7, 2025
She'd wear outrageous costumes or jet-black sunglasses, deliberately putting a barrier between her and the journalist.
From BBC ● Mar. 6, 2025
He’s leaning back on his hands at the edge of a pool, feet underwater, and his hair’s wet, which makes it look jet-black.
From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera
He now sports a jet black prosthetic leg with blood-red curves painted around it.
From Barron's ● Feb. 17, 2026
The two women are so close that Maggie has even taken to dressing a bit like Alma and painting her nails the same jet black color.
From Salon ● Sep. 25, 2025
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 ● Oct. 16, 2024
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 ● May 30, 2024
As he brought it down, a streak of jet black shot out from the crowd.
From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat
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