Joppa

American  

[jop-uh] / ˈdʒɒp ə /

noun

1. ancient name of Jaffa.

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Joppa British  

/ ˈdʒɒpə /

noun

1. the biblical name of Jaffa, the port from which Jonah embarked (Jonah 1:3)

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Example Sentences

“Multiple” incidents occurred at one intersection in Joppa, Md., about 20 miles northeast of Baltimore.

From MarketWatch

“It is so much about the money to find and develop players,” Joppa said.

From New York Times

And Dr. Joppa said the recent disruptions in the oil and gas markets had not convinced him of the need to slow the move toward renewable sources of energy.

From New York Times

Lucas Joppa, Microsoft's first chief environmental officer, said carbon removal markets need to mature significantly and the new U.S. price target can lead to "learning by doing".

From Reuters

Lucas Joppa, Microsoft’s chief environmental officer, told me he thinks a utilization market is not only necessary but also sensible, especially because we think of carbon as a waste product.

From New York Times