Paul Jones

British  

noun

1. an old-time dance in which partners are exchanged

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Etymology

Origin of Paul Jones

C19: named after John Paul _Jones

Example Sentences

Athletic director Daphnie Johnson and president Paul Jones were among about a dozen people who welcomed the team at the steps outside the Pyramid for the momentous occasion.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2024

“The yellow flag with a rattlesnake and the words ‘Don’t Tread On Me,’ was flown by Hopkins from his flagship the USS Alfred and hoisted by Revolutionary War hero John Paul Jones.

From Washington Times • Aug. 29, 2023

Since the days of John Paul Jones and the American Revolution, the top job in the U.S.

From New York Times • Jul. 21, 2023

Louisville shot 43.5 percent, but only 33.3 percent during the first half, as it lost to the Cavaliers for the 16th time in 17 meetings and dropped to 0-8 at John Paul Jones Arena.

From Washington Post • Mar. 4, 2023

And other names, people she hadn’t met but whose names she’d heard whispered in her home and at church: Mary Turner, Obe Cox, Paul Jones.

From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland