: deep black in color : black as jet
jet-black hair

Examples of jet-black in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web But Bella is a quick study, whisked away by a horny lawyer (Mark Ruffalo) in this jet-black comedy, which may be the purest expression of her irreverent, inspired goofball side. Tim Grierson, Vulture, 10 Mar. 2024 Taller women with flowing jet-black hair in short skirts that showed off their legs. Caitlyn Ng Man Chuen, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2023 And there was Chuck Zito, a former leader of the New York chapter of the Hells Angels motorcycle gang, a man with jet-black hair in an Elvis-style swoop who had spent years in prison on drug charges. Maggie Haberman, New York Times, 20 May 2024 For a pair to match a glamorous makeup look, go for lashes with higher volume, jet-black strands, and tapered edges to create that cat-eye effect. Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 17 May 2024 No, really: Sweeney wore a short, jet-black choppy bob wig styled by celebrity hairstylist Glen Coco, complete with full-frontal bangs that was very Billie-inspired. Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 7 May 2024 On one end of the room is a makeshift photo studio—a jet-black quadcopter drone sits on a long white sheet, waiting for its close-up. Justin Ling, WIRED, 2 May 2024 Lovato was previously seen rocking a longer jet-black bob with a side parting, which has become her staple hairstyle over the past few months. Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 27 Apr. 2024 In a form-fitting black cocktail dress covered with sequined third eye appliques and a net mermaid flounce from the knees to the floor and a jet-black, high-rise bouffant, her reserve crumbled into a massive wave of emotion that even dwarfed her sartorial drama. Holly Gleason, Variety, 24 Apr. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of jet-black was in the 15th century

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“Jet-black.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jet-black. Accessed 18 Jun. 2024.

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