noun Common

Jonathan

JO-nuh-thuhn

Jonathan (noun) means a variety of red-skinned apple, tart and crisp, first grown in New York. Example: “She baked a pie with Jonathan apples from the orchard.”

noun

A variety of red-skinned apple, tart and crisp, first grown in New York.

"She baked a pie with Jonathan apples from the orchard."

How to use Jonathan

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA type of apple, tangy and good for cooking as well as eating fresh.

Word forms

Jonathans plural, Jonathans plural, jonathans plural

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Etymology

The apple variety was named after Jonathan Hasbrouck, on whose farm it was first grown in the early 1800s.

· First attested 1800

Class of 1800 Jonathan joined the language around 1800.

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Rhymes for Jonathan

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Jonathan” mean?

The word “Jonathan” means a variety of red-skinned apple, tart and crisp, first grown in New York. In plain terms, a type of apple, tangy and good for cooking as well as eating fresh.

How do you pronounce “Jonathan”?

“Jonathan” is pronounced JO-nuh-thuhn (/ˈd͡ʒɑnəθən/ in IPA).

How do you use “Jonathan” in a sentence?

Here is “Jonathan” used in a sentence: “She baked a pie with Jonathan apples from the orchard.”

What part of speech is “Jonathan”?

“Jonathan” is a noun.

Where does the word “Jonathan” come from?

The word “Jonathan” dates back to around 1800. The apple variety was named after Jonathan Hasbrouck, on whose farm it was first grown in the early 1800s.

Is “Jonathan” a common word?

“Jonathan” is a fairly common word in modern English.

What does a Jonathan apple taste like?

The Jonathan is a red-skinned apple known for being tart and crisp. Its balanced sharpness makes it popular for both eating fresh and cooking.

Where did the Jonathan apple originate?

According to the dictionary sense, the Jonathan apple variety was first grown in New York. It has since become a well-known American apple.

What is the difference between a Jonathan and a Jonagold apple?

The Jonathan is a tart, crisp red apple, while the Jonagold is a cross bred partly from the Jonathan and the Golden Delicious. Jonagold tends to be sweeter and larger, whereas the Jonathan is sharper.

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