jetter

1 of 2

noun (1)

jet·​ter

ˈjetə(r)

plural -s

: one that digs jet

jetter

2 of 2

noun (2)

"

plural -s

: one (as a geyser) that sends out a jet

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

jet entry 1 + -er

Noun (2)

jet entry 5 + -er

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1614, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1870, in the meaning defined above

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