jane
noun
a girl or woman.
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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
A jane who used to hang out at Feinheimer’s.
From The Efficiency Expert by Burroughs, Edgar Rice
Secretary of State Jane Nelson’s last day in office was Friday, three days after the complaint was filed.
From Salon ● Jul. 28, 2026
Nancy Jane Moore grew up near Houston in the 1950s and ’60s.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
Behind him in line hours before doors opened was Jane Kung, who was only 8 when “Bleed American” was released and got into it when she was in high school.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2026
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
“Colonel and Mrs. Campbell are to be in town again by midsummer,” said Jane.
From "Emma" by Jane Austen
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