Paul Jones

British  

noun

1. an old-time dance in which partners are exchanged

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Etymology

Origin of Paul Jones

C19: named after John Paul _Jones

Example Sentences

Virginia honored Bennett in a ceremony before Saturday’s 86-83 win over Miami, naming the court at John Paul Jones Arena after him.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2026

“The yellow flag with a rattlesnake and the words ‘Don’t Tread On Me,’ was flown by Hopkins from his flagship the USS Alfred and hoisted by Revolutionary War hero John Paul Jones.

From Washington Times • Aug. 29, 2023

Since the days of John Paul Jones and the American Revolution, the top job in the U.S.

From New York Times • Jul. 21, 2023

During a pregame ceremony on senior day, Virginia recognized five players — most notably starters Gardner, Franklin and Ben Vander Plas — appearing in their last game at John Paul Jones Arena.

From Washington Post • Mar. 4, 2023

She hoped that Blossom would like to sing and that Paul Jones would want to play the fiddle and Little Willie the piano.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith