jet-black

[ jet-blak ]

/ ˈdʒɛtˈblæk /

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adjective

deep-black: jet-black hair.

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Origin of jet-black

First recorded in 1475–85

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How to use jet-black in a sentence

They dyed my hair jet-black, and I was going to get my tongue pierced.
Jennifer Lawrence on ‘Silver Linings Playbook,’ ‘Hunger Games’ & More|Ramin Setoodeh|November 19, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Nor is it mine, perhaps because I've still got lots of it, though it is no longer jet black.
Real Men Cut Their Own Hair|David Frum|September 24, 2012|DAILY BEAST
With an Iranian accent, jet-black hair and no experience in Hollywood, of course I am limited.
Iran's Brave Leading Lady|Lila Azam Zanganeh|June 25, 2009|DAILY BEAST
“Sophie had this jet black hair, white skin, and quivering cleavage,” Rupert Everett says.
Michelle's Secret Weapon|Natasha Fraser-Cavassoni|June 4, 2009|DAILY BEAST

“Sophie had this jet black hair, white skin, and quivering cleavage,” he says.
Michelle's Secret Weapon|Natasha Fraser-Cavassoni|June 4, 2009|DAILY BEAST
Again, the big howitzers led the infernal orchestra pitting the face of no man's land with jet black blotches.
Gallipoli Diary, Volume I|Ian Hamilton
Jet black ringlets—then in vogue—clustered round an exceedingly fair face, on which there dwelt the hue of robust health.
The Floating Light of the Goodwin Sands|R.M. Ballantyne
Violet embroidered two beautiful eyes in black and white, and a jet black nose-tip.
The Box-Car Children|Gertrude Chandler Warner
The complexion was not jet black, like the typical negro, but of a dull brown hue, the hair being somewhat similar in color.
Man And His Ancestor|Charles Morris
The Semangs of Malacca are jet-black in color, with thick lips, flat nose, and protruding abdomen.
Man And His Ancestor|Charles Morris

British Dictionary definitions for jet-black

jet black

noun

a deep black colour
(as adjective)jet-black hair

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