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

Following last Monday’s debacle against the Miami Dolphins, McVay put rookie center Beaux Limmer back in the lineup in place of Jonah Jackson.

From Los Angeles Times

Three plays later, Washington running back Jonah Coleman took a pitch and ran for a 15-yard touchdown and the game’s first score.

From Los Angeles Times

Before Jonah Jackson’s return against the Dolphins, rookie Beaux Limmer had started the previous seven games at center.

From Los Angeles Times

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

Related Words

• unlucky
• woeful