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

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

Jos Verstappen - father of four-time F1 champion Max - is still very active in karting, where all racing drivers have to cut their teeth.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 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

England's top order is yet to fire in this tournament, with their opening partnership between Phil Salt and Jos Buttler averaging just 12 together.

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026

“Uncle Jos was terribly over come & Aunt Bessy it was some time before Elizabeth could make her understand what had happened,” Caroline wrote.

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

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