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Meaning of "jet-set" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF JET-SET

jet-set  [ˈdʒɛtsɛt] play
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WHAT DOES JET-SET MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Jet set

In journalism, jet set was a term for an international social group of wealthy people who traveled the world to participate in social activities unavailable to ordinary people. The term, which replaced café society, came from the lifestyle of traveling from one stylish or exotic place to another via jet plane. The term "jet set" is attributed to Igor Cassini, a reporter for the New York Journal-American who wrote under the pen name "Cholly Knickerbocker". Although jet passenger service in the 1950s was initially marketed primarily to the rich, its introduction eventually resulted in a substantial democratization of air travel. Today, "jet set" no longer has literal cachet. It is often understood to refer to those who have the independent wealth and time to regularly travel widely, at will and for extended periods, for pleasure.

Definition of jet-set in the English dictionary

The definition of jet-set in the dictionary is of or relating to a rich and fashionable social set the members of which travel widely for pleasure.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH JET-SET


asset
ˈæsɛt
beset
bɪˈsɛt
cassette
kæˈsɛt
chipset
ˈtʃɪpsɛt
handset
ˈhændˌsɛt
headset
ˈhɛdˌsɛt
inset
ɪnˈsɛt
moonset
ˈmuːnˌsɛt
offset
ˈɒfˌsɛt
onset
ˈɒnˌsɛt
outset
ˈaʊtˌsɛt
photoset
ˈfəʊtəʊˌsɛt
poussette
puːˈsɛt
preset
prɪˈsɛt
reset
riːˈsɛt
set
sɛt
sett
sɛt
subset
ˈsʌbˌsɛt
sunset
ˈsʌnˌsɛt
upset
ʌpˈsɛt

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE JET-SET

jet plane
jet propulsion
jet set
Jet Ski
Jet Skier
jet skiing
jet stream
jet-lagged
jet-powered
jet-propelled
jet-setter
jet-setting
jet-ski
jet-to-let
jetbead
jete
jetfoil
Jethro
jetlike
jetliner

WORDS THAT END LIKE JET-SET

basset
box set
close-set
closet
corset
data set
deep-set
Dorset
gusset
hard-set
heavy-set
jet set
mind-set
russet
sharp-set
Somerset
starter set
tea set
unset
well-set

Synonyms and antonyms of jet-set in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «jet-set» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF JET-SET

Find out the translation of jet-set to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of jet-set from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «jet-set» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

喷气集
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

jet-set
570 millions of speakers

English

jet-set
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

जेट सेट
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

بين مجموعة طائرة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

реактивный набор
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

jet-set
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

জেট সেট
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

jet-set
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Jet-set
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Jet-Set-
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ジェット族
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

제트 세트
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Jet-set
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

máy bay phản lực - bộ
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஜெட் அமைக்க
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

जेट सेट
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

jet-set
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

jet - set
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

jet-set
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

реактивний набір
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

jet-set
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

jet -set
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

jet -set
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

jet-set
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

jet -set
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of jet-set

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «JET-SET»

The term «jet-set» is quite widely used and occupies the 27.639 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «JET-SET» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «jet-set» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «jet-set» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about jet-set

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «JET-SET»

Discover the use of jet-set in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to jet-set and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Jet Set
I'm Lucy Peterson, and let me tell you—I don't fit in at my new boarding school in Switzerland at all.
Carrie Karasyov, Jill Kargman, 2009
2
Billionaire's Jet-Set Babies (Mills & Boon Desire) ...
While cleaning a jet for entrepreneur Seth Jansen, Alexa Randall finds his one-year-old twins!
Catherine Mann, 2012
3
Jet-Set Babies Wear Wings
Illustrates the activities of babies who travel first-class, including entertaining with animal friends from around the world, flying on private planes, and getting the spa treatment. On board pages.
Michelle Sinclair Colman, 2009
4
The Jet-Set Seduction (Mills & Boon Modern) (Foreign Affairs ...
From the moment Slade Carruthers lays eyes on the beautiful Clea Chardin, he has to have her.
Sandra Field, 2011
5
Jet Set: The People, the Planes, the Glamour, and the ...
This is a rollicking, sexy romp through the ring-a-ding glory years of air travel, when escape was the ultimate aphrodisiac and the smiles were as wide as the aisles.
William Stadiem, 2014
6
Blackmailing the Society Bride (Mills & Boon M&B) (Jet-Set ...
Marriage: Millionaire banker Marcus Canning has decided it's time to become a father--and a husband.
Penny Jordan, 2011
7
Swans: Legends of the Jet Society
From bygone aristocracy to modern mega-wealthy moguls, this stunning volume regales with escapades of travel, money, romance, and adventure. By Nicholas foulkes
Nick Foulkes, 2013
8
Bedding His Virgin Mistress (Mills & Boon M&B) (Jet-Set ...
Ricardo Salvatore despised greedy women--was Carly just one more?
Penny Jordan, 2011
9
Expecting the Playboy's Heir (Mills & Boon M&B) (Jet-Set ...
Silas Carter--American billionaire and bachelor, he's at the top of every celebrity party guest list.
Penny Jordan, 2011
10
Unexpected Babies & Jet Set Billionaires Bundle
Who can resist a jet-setting billionaire? Certainly not the heroines in these four novels...especially when they're expecting his child!
Lindsay Armstrong, Jennie Lucas, Robyn Grady, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «JET-SET»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term jet-set is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Ireland Baldwin lets her natural good looks shine through - Daily Mail
When we see the young jet-set like Ireland sporting them, we really don't need anymore evidence that these timeless shoes still come with an ... «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
2
Michael Kors Holdings Cut to Positive at OTR Global … - Mideast Time
The Company designs, materials and craftsmanship with a jet-set aesthetic that combines stylish elegance and a sporty attitude. The Company ... «Mideast Time, Jul 15»
3
Tamara Ecclestone and husband Jay Rutland land in Mykonos with …
Jet-set life: The family have been on several foreign trips this year - for both work and pleasure - and their Greece getaway marks the 11th. «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
4
Kendall Jenner, Gigi Hadid, Joan Smalls and Their Sisters Star in …
... Smalls, and Gigi and Bella Hadid, represent the maison perfectly. They are young, wealthy, and live a jet-set lifestyle that most try to emulate. «Forbes, Jul 15»
5
Speaker Bishop queen of the jet set
Jet-setting House of Representatives Speaker Bronwyn Bishop has flown the equivalent of almost seven times around the globe courtesy of the ... «The West Australian, Jul 15»
6
Blake Livelys shares 'perks' of breastfeeding snap | Celeb News …
The 27-year-old is currently in a tropical alcove - proving this badass mother can breastfeed and jet-set - you multitasker you. Blake has been ... «heatworld, Jul 15»
7
Kesha takes airport dressing to new extremes as she flashes her …
And Kesha pulled another unseemly style out of the bag as she took jet-set dressing to new extremes in a rather racy ensemble while travelling ... «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
8
Michael Kors Holdings Limited (NYSE:KORS) Analyst Rating Update
The Company designs, materials and craftsmanship with a jet-set aesthetic that combines stylish elegance and a sporty attitude. The Company ... «Insider Trading Report, Jul 15»
9
George Clooney 'planning to sell Cabo holiday home so he can …
According to Page Six sources, the jet-set couple are planning to keep Cabo as a regular fixture on their holiday agenda, but will stay with their ... «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
10
A Fearful Frenzy: The Art Market Now - The New Yorker
The gross spectacle and deep-down sameness of proliferating art fairs, produced for the convenience of jet-set collectors, dismay only if you ... «The New Yorker, Jul 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Jet-Set [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/jet-set-1>. Apr 2024 ».
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