jane
noun
a girl or woman.
jane
1 American
[jeyn]
/ dʒeɪn /
noun
Slang.
Jane
2
American
[jeyn]
/ dʒeɪn /
noun
jane
British
/ dʒeɪn /
noun
Etymology
Origin of jane
An Americanism dating back to 1905–10; generic use of the proper name
Example Sentences
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She had picked out her favorite mask — a blue one with white polka-dots — and a pair of mary jane shoes with cats on them for her first day.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 29, 2020
In one episode the duo unwittingly land $2000 for getting Ray’s heart broken by a jane who won his honest affections and then dumped him.
From Forbes ● Nov. 18, 2011
Someone to help you interpret, ask follow-up questions and simply lend the support of their presence is invaluable. — jane gross Trust me, you need another person present.
From New York Times ● Dec. 2, 2010
“In high school I read jane Eyre, Vanity Fair, Great Expectations, et cetera,” Immie went on.
From "Genuine Fraud" by E. Lockhart
Your trousers too, which you have made of fustian, of cassimere, of Scotch plaid, of jane, nankeen, and woollen broadcloth, are they not manifold?
From Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine — Volume 54, No. 333, July 1843 by Various
Those divestitures, combined with higher non-interest revenue, contributed directly to a stronger showing in the Federal Reserve’s stress tests last month, CEO Jane Fraser says on a call with analysts.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026
Instead, the company is make investments that will drive growth and sustainable returns for a number of years, CEO Jane Fraser says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026
Council leader Jane Meagher described the situation as "ever-changing".
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
So many of Neill’s most memorable movies feature him supporting the singular vision of great directors, as is the case with Jane Campion’s 1993 landmark.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026
“I certainly will come. Name your day, and I will come. You will allow me to bring Jane Fairfax?”
From "Emma" by Jane Austen
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