Generation Jones

noun

1. members of the generation of people born in the Western world between the mid-1950s and the mid-1960s

Word History and Origins

Origin of Generation Jones¹

C20: from US slang jones , a strong desire for something

Example Sentences

A festival representative said that as "one of the most influential musicians of her generation", Jones needed no introduction.

From BBC

"It's a wardrobe designed for every aspect of a woman's life, for every generation," Jones said.

From Reuters

Please order Heath to refer to my generation by its correct, dismal name: “Generation Jones.”

From New York Times

I’d never heard of “Generation Jones” before, because I have no interest in you, Grandpa.

From New York Times

When she was little, he’d take her to shows with his own grandkids, hoping to pass along a love of the art to the next generation, Jones said.

From Los Angeles Times