English Words Starting With J

• jesus

  interjectionnounMedium-High
  /ˈdʒiːzəs/An expression of surprise, shock, anger, or emphasis, used as an interjection. Originating as a mild or exclamatory profanity invoking the name of Jesus Christ.
• jesus christ

  interjectionnounC1
  /ˌdʒiːzəs ˈkraɪst/The central figure of Christianity, believed by Christians to be the Son of God and the Messiah (savior).
• jesus freak

  nounOccasional
  /ˈdʒiːzəs friːk/A person who is an extremely enthusiastic and devout follower of Jesus Christ, often associated with evangelical Christianity.
• jet

  adjectivenounverbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveB1
  /dʒet/A fast stream of liquid or gas forced out under pressure; a type of very fast aircraft powered by jet engines; to travel or be propelled very quickly.
• jet airplane

  nounB1-B2
  /ˈdʒet ˈeə.rə.pleɪn/An aircraft powered by one or more jet engines, which propel it by expelling a high-speed jet of exhaust gases rearwards.
• jet black

  adjectivenounC1
  /ˌdʒet ˈblæk/an extremely deep, pure, and shiny black color, often compared to the blackness of the mineral jet
• jet boat

  nounC1
  /ˈdʒet ˌbəʊt/A small, fast boat propelled by a jet of water forced out under high pressure through a nozzle at the stern, rather than by a conventional propeller.
• jet condenser

  nounC2 (Very Low Frequency - Technical Term)
  /ˈdʒet kənˌden.sər/A type of steam condenser used in power plants and industrial processes where cooling water is sprayed (in jets) directly into the steam to condense it.
• jet engine

  nounB2
  /ˌdʒet ˈen.dʒɪn/A type of engine that produces forward thrust by expelling a high-speed jet of gas, primarily used to propel aircraft.
• jet gun

  nounLow
  /ˈdʒet ˌɡʌn/A device that uses a high-pressure stream of liquid or gas for cleaning, cutting, or applying materials.
• jet lag

  nounHigh
  /ˈdʒet læɡ/A temporary physiological and psychological condition resulting from rapid travel across multiple time zones, disrupting the body's circadian rhythm, primarily characterized by fatigue, sleep disturbance, and difficulty concentrating.
• jet pipe

  nounLow (specialized technical term)
  /ˈdʒet ˌpaɪp/The exhaust duct or pipe of a jet engine through which hot gases are expelled to produce thrust.
• jet plane

  nounB2
  /ˈdʒet ˌpleɪn/An airplane powered by one or more jet engines, which produces thrust by expelling a high-speed jet of gases backward.
• jet propulsion

  nounC1/C2
  /ˌdʒet prəˈpʌl.ʃən/A method of producing forward thrust by expelling a high-speed stream of fluid, typically air or hot gases, backwards.
• jet set

  nounC2
  /ˈdʒet set/A wealthy, fashionable social group characterised by frequent international travel for leisure.
• jet ski

  nounverbB1
  /ˈdʒet ˌskiː/A small, fast personal watercraft that the rider sits or stands on, propelled by a jet of water.
• jet stream

  nounC1
  /ˈdʒet striːm/A fast, narrow air current found in the atmosphere at high altitudes, typically near the tropopause.
• jet wash

  nounB2 (Upper Intermediate)
  /ˈdʒet wɒʃ/A high-pressure water spray used for cleaning surfaces, typically from a hose with a specialised nozzle that creates a powerful, concentrated stream.
• jet-enamelled ware

  nounC1/C2
  /ˌdʒet ɪˈnæməld ˌweə(r)/Objects, typically metal, coated with a hard, glossy, black enamel finish.
• jet-hop

  verb-intransitiveLow (Specialized/Technical)
  /ˈdʒet hɒp/To travel quickly between cities or locations using a series of short flights on small jets or private aircraft.

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