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

In one of pop music’s oddest confluences, future Led Zeppelin members Jimmy Page and bassist John Paul Jones sat in on that 1964 recording session, years before the band came together.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2025

“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

Notre Dame’s Mike Brey made his final appearance at John Paul Jones Arena as the coach of the Fighting Irish.

From Washington Post • Feb. 18, 2023

Upon being questioned, Paul Jones said that he had never been asked to take anything off but his hat when he went for a lesson.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith