jet-black
Americanadjective
noun
Etymology
Origin of jet-black
First recorded in 1475–85
Example Sentences
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At Exigo Recycling's sprawling plant in Haryana state, a machine churns the batteries from e-scooters into a jet-black powder.
From Barron's • Feb. 18, 2026
Kent’s jet-black sea is indistinguishable from the cosmos, and his white whale glows like some luminary body within it.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 2, 2026
But finding yourself in a bind necessitates clever solutions, and Park’s already dark comedy turns jet-black as the director reveals that stress can beget new talents.
From Salon • Oct. 7, 2025
The neighbor was a man in his early 40s, slim with jet-black hair, narrow eyes, and ruddy skin.
From Slate • Feb. 10, 2025
She sees his teeth and his eyes, his cheeks and his jet-black hair swelling and shrinking like an accordion.
From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García
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