jetpack
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈdʒɛtˌpæk/
KK: /ˈdʒɛtˌpæk/
noun
Definition
A device worn on the back that uses jets to propel a person into the air, allowing them to fly or hover.
Example
The inventor demonstrated his new jetpack at the technology expo, impressing everyone with its ability to lift off the ground.
Conversation
Did you see that new video of the guy using a jetpack to fly over the city?
Yeah, it looked incredible! I can't believe how far technology has come.
I wonder if we’ll be able to use jetpacks for our daily commutes someday.
That would be amazing! Imagine skipping traffic altogether.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
thruster
backpack
device
Antonyms
anchor
weight
burden
verb
Definition
To travel using a device that propels a person into the air, typically worn on the back.
Example
He decided to jetpack over the city to see the sights from above.
Tense Forms
Past: jetpacked
Past Participle: jetpacked
Conversation
Did you see the new video of people jetpacking over the city?
Yeah, it looked incredible! I can’t believe how fast they were going.
I wish I could jetpack like that; it looks so fun.
Root Explanation
Jetpack → It is formed from "jet" (from the word "jet" meaning a stream of fluid or gas) and "pack" (from Old French "pac" meaning a bundle or load). The word "jetpack" refers to a device that propels a person into the air using a jet of gas or fluid, essentially a pack that uses jets for flight.
Memory Tip
Imagine a 'pack' that uses a 'jet' of gas to lift you into the air — that's how a jetpack works.
Visually Confused Words
No commonly confused words.