jo
noun
beloved one; darling; sweetheart.
jo
1 American
[joh]
/ dʒoʊ /
Or
joe
noun
Scot.
joes
plural
jo
1
British
/ dʒəʊ /
noun
jo
2
British
abbreviation
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of jo
First recorded in 1520–30; variant of joy
Example Sentences
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A fly ball conked Angels right fielder Jo Adell on the head and bounced over the fence for a home run, reminding fans of José Canseco’s similar gaffe 33 years ago.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
“It was the Jo Show,” Angels manager Kurt Suzuki said at the time.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
The production, directed by Jo Bonney, features original music by Aimee Mann and choreography by Sonya Tayeh.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026
Sam's mum, Jo Gardiner, said it was a "very moving" day and she had "already cried twice".
From BBC • May 31, 2026
Presently Jo said very soberly, as she sat down on the step of the stile, “Laurie, I want to tell you something.”
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
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