"Jetons" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Jetons are small coins or tokens, originally made of metal or ageratu, used for small transactions, bets, or playing games, such as roulette, craps, or poker. They are often used in casinos, bingo, or other forms of gaming.
Examples of Usage of Jetons
Jethou is a small island located in the English Channel, off the coast of Normandy, France. It is part of the Channel Islands, a British crown dependency. The island has no permanent inhabitants, but has a few seasonally occupied houses.
Jethro refers to a character in the Bible, specifically the brother-in-law of Moses, who helped him with his administrative and organizational tasks while Moses was away receiving the Ten Commandments from God.
Jetlag is a temporary disorder that occurs when a person travels across time zones and their body's internal clock, or circadian rhythms, do not immediately adjust to the new local time. This can cause symptoms such as fatigue, insomnia, and disorientation, which can last for several days or even weeks.
The word "jetset" refers to a group of wealthy and fashionable people who frequently travel by jet plane, often to exotic destinations, and are known for their luxurious lifestyle and sophisticated tastes.
Jetted is the past tense of the verb "jet", which means to travel quickly and suddenly to a destination, often by airplane.
Jetties refer to structures made of wood, steel, or concrete extending from the shore or a pier into the water, designed to provide protection for a harbor or beach against erosion or currents, or to guide ships and boats into a small harbor or navigation channel. They can also be used as breakwaters to reduce the energy of incoming waves and improve the overall safety of mariners.