Examples of “Joseph” in a Sentence

name A figure in the Hebrew Bible, the favored son of Jacob who was sold into slavery by his brothers but rose to power in Egypt.

• The story of Joseph and his coat of many colors is a well-known Bible tale.

name In the New Testament, the husband of Mary and the earthly father of Jesus.

• Joseph is often depicted as a humble carpenter in nativity scenes.

name A common male given name and surname derived from the biblical figure.

• Her grandfather was named Joseph after his own grandfather.

noun Historically, a woman's long riding coat worn in the 18th century, buttoned down the front.

• The museum displayed an 18th-century joseph worn for horseback riding.