jet-set
jet-set — noun
1. wealthy, stylish people seen moving between famous places for parties, holidays,
wealthy, stylish people seen moving between famous places for parties, holidays, and social events.
Magazines followed the jet-set from Paris to Ibiza all summer.
follow the jet-set from one hotspot to another
At Cannes, Nora spotted the jet-set stepping off private boats.
the jet-set at a famous resort event
Luxury hotels lowered prices when the jet-set flew elsewhere that season.
Reporters waited outside the club as the jet-set arrived after midnight.
- socialites
focuses on wealthy people known for public parties and events
- high society
broader upper-class world; it does not necessarily suggest constant travel
- glitterati
more media-focused and flashy in tone
- homebodies
people who prefer staying at home instead of travelling socially
文法句型
the jet-set
follow/join + the jet-set
用法筆記
Usually used with 'the' to name a social circle rather than one person. If you mean one member of this group, 'jet-setter' is more usual.
常見錯誤
jet-set — verb
- jet-setpresent simple I / you / we / they
- jet-sets3rd person singular
- jet-seting-ing form
- jet-setedpast simple
1. to keep flying from one fashionable place to another as part of a glamorous soci
to keep flying from one fashionable place to another as part of a glamorous social life.
After selling the company, Ilan jet-setted between Dubai and Milan.
jet-set between well-known cities
For three years, Élise jet-setted to art fairs instead of resting.
jet-set to fashionable events
Christopher quit jet-setting once family weekends mattered more to him.
Femi never wanted to jet-set while the children were still small.
- globe-trot
stresses travelling widely, without the rich and fashionable tone
- travel in style
emphasizes luxury, but not the repeated social-circuit idea
- flit around
more informal and lighter; it does not imply wealth
- stay put
remain in one place instead of moving from event to event
- settle down
stop living a constantly moving social life
文法句型
jet-set between + places
jet-set to + events/places
quit/stop + jet-setting
用法筆記
This verb usually suggests money, glamour, and frequent social travel, not ordinary flights for work or family reasons.