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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The driver told Shevitz that he meant to put the vehicle in drive after launching a Jet Ski but accidentally threw it in reverse, causing it to slide down the ramp and into the water.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2025

Mr. Carter was brought back to shore via Jet Ski and taken to a hospital, where he later died from his injuries.

From Washington Times • Jan. 2, 2024

Greg O’Farrell lives on Lake Washington, and it’s a regular occurrence to see him hop on his Jet Ski and head out to the middle of the lake and just gently ride the waves.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 4, 2023

"There also risks to the Jet Ski users, a lot can happen to people out at sea, and it is not always easy to get help to where they can find themselves."

From BBC • Jan. 28, 2023

“My mom and I used to do the Jet Ski thing too,” Carmen said.

From "The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora" by Pablo Cartaya

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