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

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As a tale of international intrigue, Black Bag can be as severe as the jet-black, thick-rimmed glasses that appear on George’s face, but just beneath the surface is that enrapturing intensity and a psychic messiness that easily spills out. Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 14 Mar. 2025 The singer debuted another hairstyle — still maintaining her jet-black hue and crisp baby bangs, but bringing the length into a short bob. Rachel Raposas, People.com, 5 Mar. 2025 The kitchen has jet-black custom cabinetry, Wolf appliances, and a snack counter. Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 27 Feb. 2025 Settling into a seat next to his lawyers, the 76-year-old Chinese American scholar smoothed his jet-black hair and adjusted his tie, whose red-and-blue pattern, set against his white shirt, vaguely suggested the American flag. Brian Nishii Tanya Pérez Quinton Kamara, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for jet-black

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 23 Mar. 2025.

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