English Words Starting With J

• jet-to-let

  nounLow
  /ˌdʒet tə ˈlet/The practice of an individual purchasing a second property, often an apartment, specifically to rent it out for short-term holiday or business stays, rather than for long-term residential tenancy.
• jetavator

  nounExtremely Rare / Technical Term
  /ˈdʒɛtəˌveɪtə/A control surface on a rocket or missile used to steer or change its direction by deflecting the engine's exhaust jet.
• jetbead

  nounVery Low
  /ˈdʒɛtbiːd/A deciduous flowering shrub (Rhodotypos scandens) of the rose family, native to East Asia, known for its clusters of white four-petaled flowers and persistent black, bead-like fruits.
• jete

  nounLow
  /ˈʒɛteɪ/A springing jump in ballet where one leg is extended forward and the other backward while in the air.
• jetfighter

  nounLow
  /ˈdʒɛtˌfaɪtə/A high-speed military aircraft powered by jet engines and equipped for combat, primarily air-to-air.
• jetfoil

  nounLow
  /ˈdʒɛtfɔɪl/A high-speed passenger vessel that uses hydrofoils to lift its hull out of the water and water jet propulsion for thrust.
• jethro

  nounVery low
  /ˈdʒɛθrəʊ/A proper noun, primarily a masculine given name.
• jetliner

  nounC1
  /ˈdʒɛtˌlaɪnə(r)/a large passenger aircraft powered by jet engines.
• jetpack

  nounB1/B2
  /ˈdʒɛtpak/A wearable device containing jets or a small engine, enabling a person to fly for short distances.
• jetport

  nounLow
  /ˈdʒɛtpɔːt/An airport equipped with long runways and facilities designed to handle large jet aircraft.
• jetsam

  nounC2
  /ˈdʒɛtsəm/Goods thrown overboard from a ship to lighten it in distress, especially those that sink or are washed ashore.
• jettison

  nounverbverb-transitiveC1
  /ˈdʒet.ɪ.sən/To throw or drop something from a ship, aircraft, or vehicle, especially to lighten its load or in an emergency.
• jetton

  nounC2
  /ˈdʒɛt(ə)n/A token or counter, historically made of metal, used as a substitute for coinage, particularly in gaming and gambling contexts.
• jetty

  nounverb-transitiveB2
  /ˈdʒɛti/A structure, typically made of stone or wood, built out into a body of water to influence currents, protect a harbour, or provide a berthing place for boats.
• jeu

  nounLow
  /ʒəː/A specific number in dice or card games.
• jeu d'esprit

  nounLow
  /ˌʒɜː dɛˈspriː/A witty, clever, or playful display of intellect or verbal skill.
• jeu de mots

  nounLow
  /ˌʒɜː də ˈməʊ/A play on words; a pun.
• jeune fille

  nounLow
  /ˌʒɜːn ˈfiːj/A French loan phrase meaning 'young girl' or 'young unmarried woman'.
• jeune premier

  nounLow
  /ˌʒɜːn ˈprɛmɪeɪ/A young man playing romantic or leading roles in the theatre, especially in the 18th or 19th century.
• jeune premiere

  nounVery Low
  /ˌʒɜːn prɛˈmjɛː/A young actress playing an ingenue or lead role in her first major theatrical success.

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