Jonathan

¹ American  

[jon-uh-thuhn] / ˈdʒɒn ə θən /

noun

1. a variety of red apple that matures in early autumn.

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Jonathan ² American  

[jon-uh-thuhn] / ˈdʒɒn ə θən /

noun

1. (in the Bible) a son of Saul and friend of David.

2. Archaic. an American, especially a New Englander.

3. a male given name: from a Hebrew word meaning “God gave.”

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Jonathan ¹ British  

/ ˈdʒɒnəθən /

noun

1. a variety of red apple that ripens in early autumn

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Jonathan ² British  

noun

1. Old Testament the son of Saul and David's close friend, who was killed in battle (I Samuel 31; II Samuel 1:19–26)

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Etymology

Origin of Jonathan

First recorded in 1875–80; named after Jonathan Hasbrouck (died 1846), American jurist

Example Sentences

“This is uncharted water. Never before in the country’s history has the government asserted this type of power,” attorney Jonathan Hafetz told The Guardian.

From Salon

Blazy's debut show was one the most hotly anticipated moments of Haute Couture Week, alongside new Dior designer Jonathan Anderson’s outing on Monday.

From Barron's

Blazy's debut show was one the most hotly anticipated moments of Haute Couture Week, alongside new Dior designer Jonathan Anderson’s first outing on Monday.

From Barron's

On Monday, government chief whip Jonathan Reynolds asked for the writ for the Gorton and Denton constituency to be issued in Parliament.

From BBC

Dior designer Jonathan Anderson drew inspiration from nature and his love of ceramics for his debut Haute Couture collection on Monday, just days after mixed reviews for his menswear.

From Barron's