Jane's

British  

/ dʒeɪnz /

noun

1. any of several periodical publications such as Fighting Ships and All the World's Aircraft

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Etymology

Origin of Jane's

C20: named after Frederick Thomas Jane (1865–1916), British naval writer and artist

Example Sentences

It’s worth noting that in “Austenland,” Jane’s budget package—copper, as opposed to platinum—makes her the movie’s counterpart to the orphaned Fanny, as well as the reliable Austen outsider.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

But in Jane’s heart, it did mix, so her tiny body received less oxygen than it required.

From Slate • Mar. 29, 2026

Sometimes that summary nestles within internal stirrings, like the goosebumps produced by the opening chords of Jane’s Addiction’s “Ocean Size” when Sydney Chandler’s Wendy realizes she can speak to the xemomorphs.

From Salon • Dec. 14, 2025

Jane’s Addiction is suing Perry Farrell and Farrell is suing the other Jane’s members over the 2024 onstage altercation that wound up deep-sixing the band.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 17, 2025

Alyce lighted Jane’s way through the gloomy night with a rushlight that hissed and sputtered in the mist.

From "The Midwife's Apprentice" by Karen Cushman