: deep black in color : black as jet
jet-black hair

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Sisley Paris Ligne Noire Eyeliner delivers intense, jet-black pigment in a single, precise stroke and goes the extra mile with lash-care benefits built in. Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 24 Apr. 2025 However, the designer claims the yacht’s jet-black exterior and tinted windows are inspired by Batman’s Batmobile, an idea that is further endorsed by the yacht’s 40-knot top speed, powered by three water jet engines. Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 21 Apr. 2025 Filipino Michelle Nhu, 35, based in Florida, has jet-black straight hair, and so do two of her daughters, Jayla, 8, and Leia, a toddler. Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025 Just brush on the primer, wait about 30 seconds, and then follow up with the jet-black mascara side of the tube. Michelle Rostamian, Allure, 8 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for jet-black

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of jet-black was in the 15th century

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“Jet-black.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jet-black. Accessed 3 May. 2025.

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