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johns

Pronunciation: [dʒɑnz]

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Learn how to use johns in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “slang”

(noun) a slang term used to refer to clients of sex workers. If someone says they are a 'john', they are usually talking about a man who pays for sex.

Example

Many people believe that some 'johns' are just lonely men looking for connection.

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Not all men who visit sex workers are seen as 'johns'; many just want companionship without any transactions.

Example

Why do some people refer to their clients as 'johns'?

Context: “informal”

(noun) an informal way to refer to a bathroom or toilet. People might say 'I need to find a john' when they need to use the restroom.

Example

After the long road trip, everyone was eager to stop and use the john.

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There isn't a john anywhere nearby, so we have to wait until we reach the next gas station.

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Where is the closest john around here?

Context: “name”

(noun) a common male first name. Many people are named John, and it's often used both formally and informally.

Example

John is coming over for dinner tonight.

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I thought his name was John, but it turns out I was mistaken.

Example

Is John your best friend?

How to pronounce johns

Pronunciation: [dʒɑnz]

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