john US
dʒɑn
See also: toilet (UK)
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Definition of john - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
bathroomUStoilet or lavatoryUS
  • He went to the john before leaving the house.
lavatory toilet
2.
sex tradeSlangUSclient of a prostituteSlangUS
  • The police arrested several johns in the raid.
client trick
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undergarment worn for warmth
He wore long johns under his pants in winter.
portable toilet used outdoors
The construction site had several port-o-johns for the workers.

Origin of john

Hebrew, Yochanan (God is gracious)

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JFKabbr.
abr: John F. Kennedy International Airport
large airport in New York City
JFKacr.
acr: John Fitzgerald Kennedy
the 35th president of the United States
religion
christian belief system and religious practice based on John Calvin's teachings
historical document
the royal charter of rights by King John in 1215
geography
city in Texas named after John Tyler
literature
English dramatist who worked with John Fletcher
literature
character in John Steinbeck's novel 'The Grapes of Wrath'
1 Jnabbr.
scripture reference
new testament writing traditionally credited to John

Examples of john in a sentence

  • She cleaned the john thoroughly before guests arrived.
  • The john was caught in a sting operation.
  • She suspected her neighbor was a john.

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  1. French:toilettes, client, ...
  2. German:Toilette, Freier, ...
  3. Italian:cesso, cliente di prostituta, ...
  4. Spanish:baño, putero, ...
  5. Portuguese:casa de banho, frequentador, ...
  6. Chinese:厕所, 嫖客, ...
  7. Japanese:トイレ, 客, ...
  8. Arabic:مِرْحَاض, زَبون, ...
  9. Hebrew:שֵׁרוּתִים, לָקוּחַ שֶׁל זוֹנָה, ...
  10. Russian:туалет, клиент, ...
  11. Ukrainian:туалет, клієнт, ...
  12. Hindi:शौचालय, गाहक, ...
John
dʒɒn

Definition of John - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
namescommon male given name
  • John is coming to the party tonight.
Jack Johnny Jonathan
2.
religionTECH.the fourth Gospel in the New TestamentTECH.
  • The Gospel of John is read in church.
Saint John
3.
biblical figureTECH.biblical preacher who baptized Jesus in the Jordan RiverTECH.
  • John baptized Jesus in the Jordan River.
Baptist Saint John
4.
historical figureRareking of England from 1199 to 1216Rare
  • King John signed the Magna Carta in 1215.
monarch ruler sovereign
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any unknown or anonymous male person
The police are searching for a John Doe.
letter to end a romantic relationship
She sent him a dear John letter.
herbal preparation used for health benefits
She takes St. John's wort for her mood.
ordinary honest member of the public
Everyone trusts him; he's an honest John.
the last book of the New Testament with apocalyptic visions
The Revelation of Saint John the Divine describes the end times.
average or typical person
John Citizen often feels the impact of new policies.

Origin of John

Hebrew, Yochanan (God is gracious)

Examples of John in a sentence

  • We named our son John after his grandfather.
  • John is often quoted in theological discussions.
  • Many sermons reference the teachings of John.
  • John preached in the wilderness of Judea.
  • The story of John is told in the Gospels.
  • John's reign was marked by conflict.

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  1. French:Jean, ...
  2. German:John, Johannesevangelium, ...
  3. Italian:Giovanni, ...
  4. Spanish:John, Juan, ...
  5. Portuguese:John, João, ...
  6. Chinese:约翰, 约翰福音, ...
  7. Japanese:ジョン, ヨハネによる福音書, ...
  8. Arabic:جُون, إِنْجِيل يُوحَنَّا, ...
  9. Hebrew:ג'וֹן, יוֹחָנָן, ...
  10. Russian:Джон, Иоанн, ...
  11. Ukrainian:Джон, Іван, ...
  12. Hindi:जॉन, जॉन का सुसमाचार, ...
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