jane
noun
a girl or woman.
jane
1 American
[jeyn]
/ dʒeɪn /
noun
Slang.
Jane
2
American
[jeyn]
/ dʒeɪn /
noun
jane
British
/ dʒeɪn /
noun
Etymology
Origin of jane
An Americanism dating back to 1905–10; generic use of the proper name
Example Sentences
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In contrast, guests checking into the Ritz-Carlton New York Central Park during the World Cup are greeted with a soccer ball made of fresh flowers from British florist Jane Packer International.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026
Evidence reviewed by psychologist Jane Piliavin found that helping others is associated with higher self-esteem, lower rates of depression, reduced school dropout rates, improved immune function, and even longer life expectancy.
From Science Daily • Jun. 13, 2026
Jane Lauder, the wife of new Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh, has started a venture fund to invest in products that promote pet wellness and longevity, the Times reported.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 13, 2026
More than 5,000 entertainment industry workers, including Jane Fonda, J.J.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026
“My bride is here,” he said, again drawing me to him, “because my equal is here, and my likeness. Jane, will you marry me?”
From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë
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