Jet Ski

American

Trademark.

a brand of personal watercraft.

Jet Ski British

noun

a small self-propelled vehicle for one person resembling a scooter, which skims across water on a flat keel, and is steered by means of handlebars

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verb

to ride a Jet Ski

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Other Word Forms

Jet Skier noun
Jet Skiing noun

Example Sentences

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“If you want a new jet ski, right now is the best time to buy,” said Taylor Sell, chief executive at Element Petroleum, a small oil producer.

From The Wall Street Journal

"This summer, he jumped off a boat into the sea and he went on a jet ski. He's a very sweet, loveable little guy."

From BBC

“It’s the end of the road for you, my love. Get on the nearest jet ski and let that beautiful hair blow in the wind. It will make you happier than this race that you will not win.”

From Salon

A rescue Jet Ski had spotted Sadie a half mile offshore near South Mission Beach.

From Los Angeles Times

Frank triumphed with “Your Way’s Better,” which serves up playful statements of gratitude: “Lord, I am so thankful for the ways that You blessed me/Everything You say making waves like a jet ski.”

From The Wall Street Journal

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