jet-black

American

[jet-blak] / ˈdʒɛtˈblæk /

adjective

deep-black.

jet-black hair.

jet black British

noun

1. a deep black colour
2. ( as adjective )
  
  jet-black hair

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Etymology

Origin of jet-black

First recorded in 1475–85

Example Sentences

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Jet black fakeys have been glued to her fingernails, but they’re in ruins – bitten away.

From The Guardian • Nov. 15, 2015

Jet black hairs wound themselves around bars of soap.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides

"Jet black, with waxed ends, very stiff," Aldith continued thoughtfully, "and a soldierly carriage, and very long black lashes."

From Seven Little Australians by Turner, Ethel Sybil

Jet black, of colossal size, with gleaming eyes and quivering nostrils, they were formidable creatures to any eyes; but to poor Margaret's they were monsters as terrible as griffin or dragon.

From The Merryweathers by Richards, Julia Ward

Jet black hair and black, flashing eyes were universal, only a single one having dark red hair and beard.

From Reminiscences The Story of an Emigrant by Mattson, Hans

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