Jos

American

[jaws] / dʒɔs /

noun

a city in central Nigeria.

Jos British

/ dʒɒs /

noun

a city in central Nigeria, capital of Plateau state on the Jos Plateau: major centre of the tin-mining industry. Pop: 685 000 (2005 est)

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Only Washington Sundar offered much resistance as he scored a defiant 50 not out while England's Jos Buttler was stumped for 19.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

Tailored Brands, which employs about 1,300 tailors at its Men’s Wearhouse, Jos.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

The progressive art dealer Jos Hessel and his wife entertain guests in a rather crowded, patchy image.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

Former England white-ball captain Jos Buttler will hope to find form after a disappointing World Cup as he returns to Gujarat Titans, where he is joined by batter Tom Banton and left-arm seamer Luke Wood.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

Uncle Jos agreed to try to convince Dr. Darwin that Charles should be able to take advantage of this opportunity.

From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman

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