Jerome

American  

[juh-rohm, jer-uhm] / dʒəˈroʊm, ˈdʒɛr əm /

noun

1. Saint Eusebius Hieronymus, a.d. c340–420, Christian ascetic and Biblical scholar: chief preparer of the Vulgate version of the Bible.

2. Jerome K(lapka) 1859–1927, English humorist and playwright.

3. a male given name: from a Greek word meaning “sacred name.”

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Jerome British  

/ dʒəˈrəʊm /

noun

1. Latin name Eusebius Hieronymus. ?347–?420 _ad , Christian monk and scholar, whose outstanding work was the production of the Vulgate. Feast day: Sept 30

2. Jerome K ( lapka ). 1859–1927, English humorous writer; author of Three Men in a Boat (1889)

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Example Sentences

Former Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell emphasized the central bank’s independence, stating it cannot survive if administrations remove officials over policy disagreements.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

Former Fed Chair Jerome Powell on Sunday called the Federal Reserve’s independence “a priceless asset” that must be protected, in one of his first major speeches since stepping down from his post earlier this month.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

At age 13, in the fall of 1946, Jerome Silberman was enrolled at the Black-Foxe academy.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

What’s Next: Since the meeting—the last policymaking session chaired by Jerome Powell—markets have priced in a growing chance of at least one interest-rate hike by the end of 2026.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein II's Showboat of 1927 was a turning point in this respect, demonstrating what a well-written, clearly structured musical with a thought-provoking plot could be.

From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall