Synonyms for

Jets

Verb / dʒets / Another word for jets — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Jets are fast planes that are used for transportation or military purposes.

Synonyms & similar words

spurt reverselightning squirt gush jet honeyoil fountain bluejet superc green catvalium superacid specialk spirt jetplane k jetpropelledplane aircraft planes fighters bombers warplanes airships aeroplanes aviators propellers gliders rockets missiles skimmers hovercraft UFOs drones

Synonyms by register

Formal

streams gushes spurts ejections

Informal

blasts bursts sprays squirts

Literary

fountains cascades torrents

Antonyms

dribbles trickles seeps oozes leaks flows

Common collocations

  • jet engine
  • jet stream
  • jet lag
  • jet black
  • jet propulsion
  • jet fighter
  • jet ski
  • jet wash

Word family

noun jet
verb jet
adjective jet
adverb jetting

Usage note

The word 'jet' can refer to a stream of liquid or gas, or to a type of aircraft. Ensure context clarifies the intended meaning. 'Jetting' is the present participle of the verb.

Example sentences

  1. 1. The jets flew over our heads and the sound was deafening.
  2. 2. My dream job is to be a pilot and fly jets.
  3. 3. The military uses jets to protect our country.
  4. 4. The team chartered a private jet to travel to their game.
  5. 5. My dad works for a company that manufactures jets.

Quotes

  • I believe in the Jets. - Joe Namath
  • I've always been a Jets fan. - Mark Sanchez
  • When we went into the game, we had a plan to rush the passer and we did that very successfully. As a result, we shut them out and came up with a big win. - Darrelle Revis

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