jet-black

adjective

ˈjet-ˈblak How to pronounce jet-black (audio)
: deep black in color : black as jet
jet-black hair

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Our favorite shade for spring and summer, butter yellow, makes a smooth transition into fall when paired alongside vampy shades of plum, navy, and jet-black. — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 22 Aug. 2026 Soon, in the Hôtel de Ville courtyard, Grégoire greeted me in a smart blue suit, brown sunglasses, and jet-black oxfords. — Eric Klinenberg, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026 Usher’s taste for dark walls continued in this dwelling, where the double-height entryway featured numerous contemporary artworks highlighted against jet-black walls and a grand staircase with wrought-iron railing. — Joyce Chen, Architectural Digest, 4 Aug. 2026 Her striking beauty—jet-black hair, almond eyes, and bold eyebrows—left a powerful impression even more vivid in person than in photographs. — Literary Hub, 28 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for jet-black

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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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 1 Sep. 2026.

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