Definition

1. Noun:
   • A social group of wealthy and fashionable people who frequently travel internationally for leisure: The "jet set" refers to affluent individuals known for their luxurious, globe-trotting lifestyle, often associated with high society and exclusive events.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The resort is a popular destination for the international jet set.
  • Her glamorous life among the jet set was frequently featured in magazines.

Advanced Usage

• Used attributively (as a modifier): The term can function like an adjective to describe things associated with this group.
  • They lived a jet-set lifestyle, flying from one party in Monaco to another in St. Barts.
  • The article covered the latest jet-set trends from Paris Fashion Week.

Variants and Related Words

• Jet-setter (n): A member of the jet set; a person who lives a jet-set lifestyle.
  • As a famous jet-setter, he was always photographed at the most exclusive clubs.

Synonyms

• The glitterati: Famous, fashionable, and wealthy people.
• High society: The group of people considered to have the highest social status.
• Socialites: People who are well known in fashionable society and are fond of social activities.

Related Idioms and Phrases

• Live the jet-set life: To live a life characterized by frequent, luxurious international travel and high-society events.
  • After his company's success, he began to live the jet-set life.

Noun

1. a set of rich and fashionable people who travel widely for pleasure