Jonathan

¹

[ jon-uh-thuhn ]

noun

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

Jonathan

²

[ jon-uh-thuhn ]

noun

1. a son of Saul and friend of David. 1 Samuel 18–20.
2. Archaic. an American, especially a New Englander. Compare Brother Jonathan.
3. a male given name: from a Hebrew word meaning “God gave.”

Jonathan

¹

/ ˈdʒɒnəθən /

noun

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

Jonathan

²

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)

Word History and Origins

Origin of Jonathan¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of Jonathan¹

C19: named after Jonathan Hasbrouk (died 1846), American jurist

Example Sentences

Jonathan Gruber, the economist who helped design Romneycare and the Affordable Care Act, falls on his sword before Congress.

From The Daily Beast

Jonathan Moore, who secured the $1.7 million settlement in the Stewart case, is representing them.

From The Daily Beast

Available at Jonathan Adler Whisky Tumbler Set—Light Horn, $65  This is drinking at its most fashionable.

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“Foreplay for them is getting their emails in check,” Jonathan says.

From The Daily Beast

Around 2005, Drew flew west to pursue a career in acting while Jonathan ran the business in Calgary.

From The Daily Beast

Jonathan Richardson died; a celebrated English painter of heads, and an author.

From Project Gutenberg

And he commanded that Jonathan's garments should he taken off, and that he shonld be clothed with purple: and they did so.

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And they that were in the city being affrighted, opened the gates to him: so Jonathan took Joppe.

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And it came to pass, when Alexander, the king heard these words, that he honoured Jonathan yet more.

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And Jonathan stretched forth his hand to strike Bacchides, but he turned away from him backwards.

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