joe

1 of 2

noun (1)

variants often Joe
Synonyms of joenext
: fellow, guy
an average joe

joe

2 of 2

noun (2)

Examples of joe in a Sentence

Noun (1) your average joe isn't a particularly big fan of the opera
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Noun
Athletes project regular-joe public images while living amid yacht-and-helicopter splendor. New York Times, 22 Jan. 2022

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

from Joe, nickname for Joseph

Noun (2)

perhaps alteration of java

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1846, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1911, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of joe was in 1846

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“Joe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/joe. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.

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