John: meaning, definitions and examples

Same as the first entry.

• John, could you please look over this report?
• I'm meeting John for lunch today.

This is generally a shortened form of Jonathan but can be used for John as well. It is less formal than John but more neutral than Jack, fitting for both semi-formal and informal settings.

• Jon will be leading the meeting today.
• Can you ask Jon to send the email?

This is often used as a nickname for John or as an independent name. It is casual and friendly, suitable for informal conversations and situations where a relaxed tone is appropriate.

• Hey Jack, are you coming to the party tonight?
• Jack is really good at playing the guitar.

Commonly used in English-speaking countries. Suitable for casual and formal situations.

• John is a very reliable coworker.
• Can you pass this message to John, please?

Typically used in German-speaking countries or in reference to historical figures from those regions. Often associated with formality.

• Johann Sebastian Bach is a famous composer.
• Johann works as a lawyer in Munich.

Commonly used in Spanish-speaking countries. Suitable for both casual and formal situations similar to 'John' in English.

• Juan is coming to the party tonight.
• Please meet Juan, our new manager.

Slang term primarily used in the US for a toilet. It is informal and can sometimes be seen as crude or humorous.

• I'll be back in a minute; I need to use the John.
• The John is out of order.

Commonly used in the US, appropriate in polite and formal settings when referring to a room where the toilet and a shower or bath are located.

• Could you please tell me where the bathroom is?
• I need to clean the bathroom this weekend.

Commonly used in the UK, informal yet widely acceptable even in semi-formal social contexts when referring to a toilet.

• Excuse me, could you point me to the loo?
• I need to pop to the loo before we leave.