John Doe

noun

1. an anonymous, average man.
2. a fictitious name used in legal proceedings for a male party whose true name is not known. Compare Jane Doe, Richard Roe.
3. of or for an unknown person; using the name John Doe to stand for an unknown person:

   The judge issued a John Doe warrant so the police could arrest the culprit when they identified him.

4. an unidentified man:

   The police were looking for a John Doe.

John Doe

noun

1. See Doe
   See Doe

Example Sentences

According to the complaint, John Doe and Jane Doe were at a party on September 13, during which people were drinking.

From The Daily Beast

She texted her roommate to reserve their bedroom for the purposes of bringing back John Doe.

From The Daily Beast

It is unknown whether "John Doe" or his lawyers have been informed of the new suit.

From The Daily Beast

It is unknown whether John Doe is David Neuman, who was once an executive at DEN.

From The Daily Beast

John Doe was often present at the estate when these activities were taking place, according to the new suit.

From The Daily Beast

He touched John Doe with the spurs and rode away, stopping at the foreman's gate to finish his business with Hawkins.

From Project Gutenberg

But when he came upon her footprints again, he pulled up and held John Doe to a walk, scanning each bush and boulder as he passed.

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Lone was turning back when John Doe threw up his head, stared up the creek for a moment and whinnied shrilly.

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Al at first displayed no intention of stopping, but pulled up when he saw John Doe slowing down significantly.

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John Doe, plainly glad to find an excuse to stop, slowed and came to where Swan waited by the gate.

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