jet-black

adjective

ˈjet-ˈblak 

: deep black in color : black as jet

jet-black hair

Examples of jet-black in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

With her toadstool-like jet-black perm and dark red lipstick, Haru is a striking presence, the sensuousness of her moves conveying both longing and sorrow. — Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026

This rare, jet-black tektite is believed to have formed when a meteorite struck the tin-rich land over 700,000 years ago. — Claire Turrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026

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

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for jet-black

• aback
• attack
• backpack
• backtrack
• bareback
• blackjack
• brownback
• buyback
• callback
• cognac
• comeback
• cutback