Jefferson

[ jef-er-suhn ]

noun

1. Joseph, 1829–1905, U.S. actor.
2. Thomas, 1743–1826, U.S. statesman, diplomat, architect, and author: 3rd president of the U.S. 1801–09.
3. a river in southwestern Montana, flowing generally northeast to join the Madison and Gallatin rivers to form the Missouri River. 225 miles (362 km) long.
4. Mount Jefferson, a mountain in northwestern Oregon, in the Cascade Range. 10,497 feet (3,199 meters).
5. Mount Jefferson, a mountain in northern New Hampshire, in the Presidential Range of the White Mountains. 5,715 feet (1,742 meters).
6. a male given name.

Jefferson

/ ˌdʒɛfəˈsəʊnɪən; ˈdʒɛfəsən /

noun

1. JeffersonThomas17431826MUSPOLITICS: statesmanPOLITICS: head of state Thomas. 1743–1826, US statesman: secretary of state (1790–93); third president (1801–09). He was the chief drafter of the Declaration of Independence (1776), the chief opponent of the centralizing policies of the Federalists under Hamilton, and effected the Louisiana Purchase (1803)

Derived Forms

• Jeffersonian, adjectivenoun

Example Sentences

“That was like my game day,” Jefferson said.

From Los Angeles Times

In April this year, Lizzo - real name Melissa Viviane Jefferson - assured her fans online that she would not be leaving the limelight anytime soon.

From BBC

A day after getting signed to the active roster from the practice squad, Jefferson finished with eight tackles in his first regular-season start since Dec. 14, 2022.

From Los Angeles Times

And then while I’m taking that walk, I’ll stop at a fruit truck that has smoothies right off of Jefferson.

From Los Angeles Times

The motorist was a domestic violence suspect, and the confrontation took place following a police pursuit that ended near the 4000 block of West Jefferson Boulevard in West Adams, police said.

From Los Angeles Times