jonathan

n. a common first name for a man.

n. a masculine given name of Hebrew origin, frequently appearing in English-speaking cultures.

“Jonathan decided to go by the name Jon when he started university.”

“The biblical narrative of David and Jonathan is often cited as a classic example of profound friendship and loyalty.”

n. a type of sweet and slightly sour red apple.

n. a specific cultivar of apple that originated in New York, known for its red skin and balanced sweet-tart flavour.

“We picked a basket of Jonathan apples to make a pie.”

“The Jonathan apple is highly valued by commercial growers for its crisp texture and its ability to maintain flavour during long-term cold storage.”

Technical

n. an old-fashioned nickname for a person from the United States.

n. a personified national emblem or nickname for a citizen of the United States, often appearing as 'Brother Jonathan'.

“In the old political cartoon, Brother Jonathan represented the American people.”

“Before the figure of Uncle Sam became dominant, Brother Jonathan was the primary allegorical representation used to personify the United States in British satire.”

Archaic · Slang