Jones
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Definition of Jones - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
surnamecommon last name in English-speaking countries
  • Tom Jones is a famous singer.
Smith Taylor
2.
Philippines placeRaremunicipality in Isabela, PhilippinesRare
  • Jones is a municipality in the province of Isabela.
city municipality town
3.
architectureRareUKnotable English architect and theater designerRareUK
  • Inigo Jones was a famous English architect.
architect designer planner
4.
militaryRareUSUS naval commander in the American RevolutionRareUS
  • John Paul Jones was a naval hero.
captain commander officer
5.
Canada placeRarelocality in Kenora District, Ontario, CanadaRare
  • Jones is a small locality in Ontario.
locality settlement
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Expressions with Jones

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Davy Jones' lockern.
bottom of the sea seen as a grave for sailors
Many ships have ended up in Davy Jones' locker.
Dow Jonesn.
American publishing and financial information firm
Dow Jones publishes The Wall Street Journal.
Dow Jones Industrial Averagen.
stock market index of 30 major companies
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose by 200 points today.
Davey Jones' Lockern.
mythical ocean-floor destination for drowned mariners, also death or loss offshore
Old sailors said the wreck would end in Davey Jones' Locker.
Paul Jonesn.
mixer dance popular in the early 20th century
The Paul Jones was a hit at the vintage ball.
Davy Jonesn.
bottom of the ocean regarded as a grave
Many ships lie in Davy Jones' locker.

Origin of Jones

Welsh, son of Ioan (John)

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jonescommonEnglishfamilyheritageidentitylast namenamesurnameareacommunitydistrict

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Raiders of the Lost Arkn.
treasure quest
adventure film about archaeologist Indiana Jones
broad tapen.
finance
Dow Jones transmission of financial figures and news
DJIAacr.
acr: Dow Jones Industrial Average
shows how big companies are doing in the stock market
DJTAacr.
acr: Dow Jones Transportation Average
stock index for transportation companies

Examples of Jones in a sentence

  • Detective Jones solved the mystery quickly.
  • Jones hosts an annual cultural festival in March.
  • The road trip included a stop in Jones for sightseeing.
  • Jones designed several iconic buildings in London.
  • The influence of Jones is evident in the theater's architecture.
  • Jones led the fleet to victory.

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  1. French:Jones, ...
  2. German:Jones, ...
  3. Italian:Jones, ...
  4. Spanish:Jones, ...
  5. Portuguese:Jones, ...
  6. Chinese:琼斯, 伊尼戈.琼斯, ...
  7. Japanese:ジョーンズ, ...
  8. Arabic:جُونْز, جون بول جونز, ...
  9. Hebrew:ג'וֹנְס, ...
  10. Russian:Джонс, ...
  11. Ukrainian:Джонс, ...
  12. Hindi:जोन्स, जोंस, ...
jones US
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Definition of jones - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

addictionSlangUSintense craving or addictionSlangUS
  • He has a jones for chocolate.
craving fixation urge

Verb

1.
emotiontr./intr.SlangUScrave or desire something intenselytr./intr.SlangUS
  • She joneses for chocolate every evening.
long yearn
2.
addictionintr.SlangUSexperience withdrawal symptoms from a drugintr.SlangUS
  • He was jonesing after quitting smoking.
crave hanker yearn
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jones forv.
want something very much or crave intensely
I really jones for some chocolate right now!
love jonesn.
strong overwhelming feeling of romantic desire or infatuation
She has a real love jones for him.

Origin of jones

English, jones (slang for craving)

Terms related to jones

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jonesingcompulsiondependencydesirehabitlongingneedobsessionyearningcravinghungerlust

Examples of jones in a sentence

  • His jones for caffeine keeps him energized.
  • He joneses for adventure every summer.
  • They jones for the latest tech gadgets.
  • She was jonesing for her morning coffee.
  • They were jonesing after a week without their medication.

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  1. French:addiction, avoir envie de, ...
  2. German:Verlangen, verlangen, ...
  3. Italian:dipendenza, desiderare intensamente, ...
  4. Spanish:adicción, desear intensamente, ...
  5. Portuguese:vício, desejar, ...
  6. Chinese:瘾, 渴望, ...
  7. Japanese:中毒, 切望する, ...
  8. Arabic:إدمان, اشتهى, ...
  9. Hebrew:הִתְמַכְּרוּת, לְהִתְאוֹוֹת, ...
  10. Russian:тяга, страстно желать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:тяга, жадати, ...
  12. Hindi:लत, तरसना, ...
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