Jan

[ jan; for 1 also Dutch, German yahn ]

/ dʒæn; for 1 also Dutch, German yɑn /

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noun

a male given name, form of John.

a female given name, form ofJanet.

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Other definitions for Jan (2 of 2)

Jan.

abbreviation

January.

How to use Jan in a sentence

Jan says many restaurant deals fell through during the pandemic, and with rents low and spaces available, entrepreneurs have chosen this time to jump into the industry — thus the uptick in the number of new restaurants.
What are Americans making for dinner? Reservations.|Laura Reiley, Andrew Van Dam|May 20, 2021|Washington Post
“We will be collaborating closely with Jan and the Freedom Forum, including our hope to create a First Amendment gallery, which may include loans from the Newseum,” Rosen said.
Newseum donates its distinctive First Amendment facade to Philadelphia history center|Peggy McGlone|March 18, 2021|Washington Post
When Hitler became chancellor on Jan. 30, 1933, Hildebrand was confronted with a choice: Would he remain in Nazi Germany?
The Catholic Philosopher Who Took on Hitler|John Henry Crosby|December 26, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Over the years, the meaning has evolved, essentially, to “Christmastime,” and describes the period between Dec. 24 and Jan. 6.
The Most Confusing Christmas Music Lyrics Explained (VIDEO)|Kevin Fallon|December 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Immediately, there was a national groundswell of voices calling for Arizona Governor Jan Brewer to veto the bill.
Corporations Are No Longer Silent on LGBT Issues||December 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST
According to the Post story, Cosby agreed to meet with Covington on Jan. 25 after she asked him several times for career advice.
Bill Cosby’s Long List of Accusers (So Far): 18 Alleged Sexual Assault Victims Between 1965-2004|Marlow Stern|November 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST
On Jan. 7, Noor made the seven-hour trip to Mir Ali, where he stayed at the home of a friend in Hurmaz.
Obama’s Deadly Informants: The Drone Spotters of Pakistan|Umar Farooq, Syed Fakhar Kakakhel|November 12, 2014|DAILY BEAST
This volume had an introductory sketch on Jan Diaz by M. de Clagny.
Repertory Of The Comedie Humaine, Complete, A -- Z|Anatole Cerfberr and Jules Franois Christophe
He sank into a quiet sleep last Thursday night, Jan. 6, 1887.
Autobiography of Frank G. Allen, Minister of the Gospel|Frank G. Allen
Austin and Jan knew that Koo Faya was leaping to a position where he could shoot his poisoned darts at them again.
The Revolt of the Star Men|Raymond Gallun
Jan and Shelby could see the light flashing on their jeweled harnesses and on the weapons which they flourished defiantly.
The Revolt of the Star Men|Raymond Gallun
He signaled to Jan, and then for half an hour, they put their heads together—planning.
The Revolt of the Star Men|Raymond Gallun

British Dictionary definitions for Jan

Jan

abbreviation for

January

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