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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"Most of vessels used by Ukraine are smaller, more like the size of a jet ski, and couldn't carry a person," says Clark.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

A tow by jet ski is required just to get atop a wave.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

For outdoor adventure enthusiasts, there is also a new dock with concrete pilings, boat and jet ski lifts, and vinyl bulkhead that are situated on a 75 x 160 waterfront lot.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 12, 2026

You can jet ski to Catalina with this company called Jetski2Catalina and I’m telling you right now, it’s a trip.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 25, 2024

In 2011, he suffered near-fatal injuries in a jet ski accident.

From Seattle Times • May 23, 2024

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