jets
word · lemma: jet
/ˈdʒɛts/
jets
/dʒˈɛts/
jets
Definition
'Jets' is the plural form of 'jet,' which can mean fast airplanes powered by jet engines, or strong streams of liquid or gas.
Usage & Nuances
Most common meaning is fast airplanes. Can also refer to streams: 'jets of water.' For aircraft, used in both formal and informal speech. Don't confuse with 'jets' as a sports team name (proper noun). When talking about water, common in science or pool contexts.
Spanish: jets - chorros (de agua/aire)Portuguese (BR): jatos - jatos (de água/ar) - aviões a jatoPortuguese (PT): jactos - jactos (de água/ar) - aviões a jatoChinese (Simplified): 喷气式飞机 - 喷射流Chinese (Traditional): 噴氣式飛機 - 噴射流Hindi: जेट विमान - जेट धाराArabic: طائرات نفاثة - تدفقات (ماء/هواء)Bengali: জেট - প্রবাহ (তরল বা গ্যাস)Russian: реактивные самолёты - струи (воды/газа)Japanese: ジェット機 - 噴流Vietnamese: máy bay phản lực - tia (nước/khí)Korean: 제트기 - 분출 (물이나 가스)Turkish: jet uçakları - fışkı (su/gaz)Urdu: جیٹ طیارے - تیز بہاؤ (پانی یا گیس)Indonesian: jet - pancaran (air/gas)
Example Sentences
Three jets flew over the city during the parade.
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The fountain shoots out water in powerful jets.
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Military jets can fly very fast.
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Those private jets must cost a fortune!
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The hot tub has several strong jets for your back.
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You could see the jets leaving white trails in the sky.
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