joe

¹

[joh]

noun

Informal.

1. coffee.

   If you're looking for a pastry or breakfast sandwich to go with your morning cup of joe, we’ve got you covered!

Joe

²

[joh]

noun

1. (sometimes lowercase),  fellow; guy.

   the average Joe who works for a living.

2. Informal.,  a personification of a typical, often unprepossessing representative of an occupation, personality trait, state of being, etc., that is expressed, sometimes metonymically, as a mock surname.

   Joe Lunchbucket working hard at some factory and paying his taxes year after year; political con artists relying on the gullibility of Joe Schmo.

3. a male given name, form of Joseph.

Joe

/ dʒəʊ /

noun

1. a man or fellow

2. a GI; soldier

Word History and Origins

Origin of joe¹

First recorded in 1840–50; of uncertain origin

Example Sentences

O'Connor had followed the Jets' sorry search for a successor to legendary quarterback Joe Namath, which had turned them into a laughing stock.

From BBC

Among those taking part will be broadcaster and fitness coach Joe Wicks, who was also one of the starters at Saturday's Junior Great North Run.

From BBC

Former Congressman Joe Kennedy III, RFK Jr.’s nephew, echoed the demand, saying on X that his uncle has become “a threat to public health.”

From Salon

With family figurehead Joe Lewis, 88, a largely peripheral figure, Venkatesham's relationship with the patriarch's children Vivienne and Charles - who will take lead roles in the ownership's connection with the general running of Tottenham - will now become key to the club's future.

From BBC

Calling all Trader Joe’s fans, you may want to double-check your freezer — especially if you recently stocked up on the brand’s frozen goodies.

From Salon

Related Words

• caffeine 
• cappuccino 
• espresso