Jones Definition & Meaning
jones
- noun
- United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)
- United States railroad engineer who died trying to stop his train from crashing into another train; a friend wrote a famous ballad describing the incident (1864-1900)
- United States golfer (1902-1971)
- American naval commander in the American Revolution (1747-1792)
- one of the first great English architects and a theater designer (1573-1652)
- English phonetician (1881-1967)
"Jones" in song lyrics
See how jones is used in real songs:
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"I'm Sharay Jones"
2 Low — The Groove with Mr. Scarface -
"It hits close to home give your bones a jones"
The 49ers — Champagne -
"We get served like good fellas on a Mellow Jones"
4th Disciple f/ Raw Intellect — Fabulous Felonz
Words that rhyme with jones
Usage tips for "jones"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "jones" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for jones to find words that pair well.