Jonah

[ joh-nuh ]

noun

1. a Minor Prophet who, for his impiety, was thrown overboard from his ship and swallowed by a large fish, remaining in its belly for three days before being cast up onto the shore unharmed.
2. a book of the Bible bearing his name.
3. any person or thing regarded as bringing bad luck.
4. Also Jo·nas [] a male given name: from a Hebrew word meaning “dove.”

Jonah

/ ˈdʒəʊnə; ˈdʒəʊnəs /

noun

1. Old Testament
   1. a Hebrew prophet who, having been thrown overboard from a ship in which he was fleeing from God, was swallowed by a great fish and vomited onto dry land
   2. the book in which his adventures are recounted
2. a person believed to bring bad luck to those around him; a jinx

Derived Forms

• ˌJonahˈesque, adjective

Other Words From

• Jonah·esque adjective

Example Sentences

Now that Trent Mosley and Jonah Smith are back, the Eagles are a different team, having scored 44 and 59 points in their last two games, respectively.

From Los Angeles Times

With interior offensive linemen Jonah Jackson and Steve Avila set to play against the Miami Dolphins, the Rams offense could have a new look a feel.

From Los Angeles Times

Monday night’s game could mark the return of interior offensive linemen Jonah Jackson and Steve Avila, who have been sidelined seven games because of injuries.

From Los Angeles Times

Interior linemen Jonah Jackson and Steve Avila, sidelined since suffering injuries in the season opener against the Detroit Lions, are expected to play Monday night against the Miami Dolphins, McVay said Saturday.

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On Thursday, interior linemen Jonah Jackson and Steve Avila returned to practice after being on injured reserve because of shoulder and knee injuries, respectively.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• unlucky
• woeful