Jackson

[ jak-suhn ]

/ ˈdʒæk sən /

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noun

Andrew "Old Hickory", 1767–1845, U.S. general: 7th president of the U.S. 1829–37.

Lady Barbara. Ward, Barbara.

Helen Hunt Helen Maria Fiske, 1830–85, U.S. novelist and poet.

Jesse L(ouis), born 1941, U.S. Baptist minister and civil rights and political activist.

Joseph Jefferson "Shoeless Joe", 1887–1951, U.S. baseball player.

Mahalia, 1911–72, U.S. gospel singer.

Robert Hough·wout

[hou-uht], /ˈhaʊ ət/, 1892–1954, U.S. jurist: associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court 1941–54.

Thomas Jonathan "Stonewall Jackson", 1824–63, Confederate general in the American Civil War.

a city in and the capital of Mississippi, in the central part.

a city in western Tennessee.

a city in southern Michigan.

a town in northwestern Wyoming: resort near Jackson Hole.

a male given name, meaning “son of Jack.”

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Words nearby Jackson

jackshaft, jack shit, jacksie, jacksmelt, jacksnipe, Jackson, Jackson, Andrew, Jackson Day, Jackson Hole, Jacksonian, Jacksonian democracy

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How to use Jackson in a sentence

Quincy Roberts, whose bid won a city contract to clear away the shingles, will team with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra to present a tiny concert for Jackson and her neighbors.
Something to sing about: Shingle Mountain, a giant pile of pollution, finally gone|Darryl Fears|February 26, 2021|Washington Post
The city of Jackson has been good, Jackson State has been great.
Deion Sanders’s FCS debut at Jackson State is postponed because of covid concerns|Matt Bonesteel|February 26, 2021|Washington Post
While Carter said the bill does not have much value without the option of fully civilian oversight committees, Jackson said public input would come from the addition of civilian members on the charging committee.
Push for police reform creates rift in Maryland’s Democratic caucus|Ovetta Wiggins|February 25, 2021|Washington Post
Despite that one-play debacle in Philadelphia, Gruden said he “loved” coaching Jackson and Garcon, who would both eclipse 1,000 yards receiving the following year before leaving in free agency.
Jay Gruden finally explains why Kirk Cousins took a knee that time in Philadelphia|Scott Allen|February 19, 2021|Washington Post

Jackson, who played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and San Diego Chargers during a 12-year career, was 38 years old.
Vincent Jackson’s family donates his brain for CTE research|Des Bieler|February 19, 2021|Washington Post
Among African Americans, the likes of Al Sharpton, Jesse Jackson, or Jeremiah Wright cannot do it.
No Gods, No Cops, No Masters|James Poulos|January 1, 2015|DAILY BEAST
After his death, Jackson tried to speak up for her friend on a Facebook forum.
Alleged Cop Killer’s Blood-Soaked Screenplay|M.L. Nestel|December 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST
“He could build studios and he understood technology,” Jackson told The Daily Beast.
Alleged Cop Killer’s Blood-Soaked Screenplay|M.L. Nestel|December 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Nearly two weeks after the killing, Jackson went on a week-long rant.
Prof: MIT Hospitalized Me For Ferguson Tweets|Nina Strochlic|December 11, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Allison lives there with Cole (Joshua Jackson), her husband.
How Will They End ‘The Affair’? Showtime’s Adultery Drama Defies Predictability|Tim Teeman|December 11, 2014|DAILY BEAST
A Yankee, whose face had been mauled in a pot-house brawl, assured General Jackson that he had received his scars in battle.
The Book of Anecdotes and Budget of Fun;|Various
“Unwhipped”—Jackson always came off victorious in all his duels and military campaigns.
Assimilative Memory|Marcus Dwight Larrowe (AKA Prof. A. Loisette)
Mr. Jackson supposed that Parliament had a right to tax America, but he much doubted the expediency of the present act.
The Eve of the Revolution|Carl Becker
This little animal, the smallest and most beautiful of the opossum tribe, is exceedingly numerous in the vicinity of Port Jackson.
Narrative of a Survey of the Intertropical and Western Coasts of Australia] [Volume 2 of 2]|Phillip Parker King
John Randolph, a sick man at the time, traveled throughout the country denouncing Jackson's coercive attitude.
Hallowed Heritage: The Life of Virginia|Dorothy M. Torpey

British Dictionary definitions for Jackson (1 of 2)

Jackson¹

/ (ˈdʒæksən) /

noun

a city in and state capital of Mississippi, on the Pearl River. Pop: 179 599 (2003 est)

British Dictionary definitions for Jackson (2 of 2)

Jackson²

/ (ˈdʒæksən) /

noun

Andrew. 1767–1845, US statesman, general, and lawyer; seventh president of the US (1829–37). He became a national hero after successfully defending New Orleans from the British (1815). During his administration the spoils system was introduced and the national debt was fully paid off

Colin (Ray). born 1967, Welsh athlete: gold medallist in the 110m hurdles at the world championships (1993, 1999), European Championships (1990, 1994, 1998, 2002), and Commonwealth Games (1990, 1994)

Glenda. born 1936, British stage, film, and television actress, and Labour politician. Her films include Women in Love (1969) for which she won an Oscar, The Music Lovers (1970), Sunday Bloody Sunday (1971), and Turtle Diary (1985); became a member of parliament in 1992

Jesse (Louis). born 1941, US Democrat politician and clergyman; Black campaigner for minority rights

Michael (Joe). 1958–2009, US pop singer, lead vocalist with the Jacksons (originally the Jackson 5) (1969–86). His solo albums include Thriller (1982), Bad (1987), and Invincible (2001)

Peter . born 1961, New Zealand film director, screenwriter, and producer; his films include Heavenly Creatures (1994), The Lord of the Rings trilogy (2001–03), King Kong (2005), and The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012)

Thomas Jonathan, known as Stonewall Jackson . 1824–63, Confederate general in the American Civil War, noted particularly for his command at the first Battle of Bull Run (1861)

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