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In this reference, you’ll explore various nouns that start with the letter J. This includes a detailed look at common, abstract, positive, and proper nouns beginning with J. Whether it’s a person’s name, a job title, or everyday objects, you’ll find a wide array of examples. The reference also include a comprehensive list of J nouns, complete with meanings to help expand your English vocabulary.
Nouns That Start with J
What Are Nouns that Start with J?
Some commonly used nouns starting with J include jaguar, jargon, jewelry, janitor, journal, jersey, and juice. Jaguar is a large cat found primarily in South America; jargon refers to specialized language used by certain groups or professions; jewelry is accessories such as necklaces, rings, and bracelets; janitor is a person who cleans and maintains a building; journal is a written record of personal or daily events; jersey is a type of knitted fabric or a type of clothing worn in sports; and juice is a liquid extracted from fruits or vegetables.
Common Nouns That Start with J
| Nouns | Example Sentences |
|---|---|
| Jacket | I need a jacket for the cold weather. |
| Jaguar | I saw a jaguar at the zoo yesterday. |
| Jail | The criminal was sent to jail for his crimes. |
| Jam | Can you pass me the jar of jam, please? |
| Janitor | The janitor cleans the school every day. |
| Jar | I bought a jar of honey from the farmer’s market. |
| Jaw | The boxer took a punch to the jaw and fell to the mat. |
| Jazz | I love listening to jazz music while I work. |
| Jeans | I need to buy a new pair of jeans. |
| Jeep | We rented a jeep for our off-road adventure. |
| Jelly | Peanut butter and jelly is my favorite sandwich. |
| Jerk | He was acting like a jerk at the party. |
| Jet | The jet flew overhead, leaving a trail in the sky. |
| Jewel | She wore a beautiful jewel necklace to the wedding. |
| Jewelry | The jewelry store had a wide selection of rings. |
| Jigsaw | We put together a jigsaw puzzle over the weekend. |
| Jingle | The jingle of the ice cream truck’s music made me happy. |
| Job | I’m looking for a job in the marketing field. |
| Jockey | The jockey rode the horse to victory. |
| Jog | I like to jog in the park every morning. |
| Joiner | The joiner repaired our broken cabinet. |
| Joint | Let’s go to the joint down the street for some food. |
| Joker | The joker always had a funny joke to tell. |
| Jolt | The sudden noise gave me a jolt of surprise. |
| Journal | I keep a journal to record my thoughts and ideas. |
| Journey | Our journey through Europe was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. |
| Judge | The judge ruled in favor of the plaintiff. |
| Juice | Can I get a glass of orange juice, please? |
| Jumble | The jumble of wires under my desk needs to be sorted out. |
| Jungle | The dense jungle was full of exotic animals and plants. |
| Junior | He’s a junior in college, studying engineering. |
Related: Common Nouns
Abstract Nouns That Start with J
| Nouns | Example Sentences |
|---|---|
| Jargon | The IT industry is full of jargon that can be difficult to understand. |
| Jealousy | His jealousy of his co-worker’s promotion was evident in his behavior. |
| Jesting | His jesting about her appearance was hurtful and uncalled for. |
| Jet lag | It took her several days to recover from her jet lag after her long flight. |
| Jeopardy | The company’s financial stability was in jeopardy due to poor management. |
| Jerusalem syndrome | The Jerusalem syndrome is a psychological condition in which a person believes they are a biblical character while visiting the city. |
| Jewel | The diamond was a rare and valuable jewel. |
| Jocularity | The group’s jocularity added to the festive atmosphere of the party. |
| Jolt | The news of her friend’s illness was a jolt to her. |
| Joy | The feeling of joy she experienced after finishing the marathon was immense. |
| Judgement | His judgement in hiring the new employee turned out to be spot on. |
| Judgment | Her harsh judgment of others often caused conflicts in her personal life. |
| Justice | The judge ensured that justice was served in the case of the wrongful conviction. |
Related: Abstract Nouns
Positive Nouns That Start with J
| Nouns | Example Sentences |
|---|---|
| Joy | The birth of their baby brought them immense joy. |
| Jubilation | There was jubilation in the streets after the team won the championship. |
| Jokes | He always tells the funniest jokes at parties. |
| Joviality | Her joviality made everyone feel at ease. |
| Jolly | The children were filled with jolly as they played in the snow. |
| Jasmine | The scent of jasmine filled the air. |
| Justice | The judge made a fair decision and delivered justice. |
| Jauntiness | She faced every challenge with jauntiness and enthusiasm. |
| Journey | The journey was long and tiring, but we finally made it to our destination. |
| Jewel | The diamond was the most valuable jewel in the collection. |
| Jingle | The jingle of the ice cream truck made the kids come running. |
| Jollity | The jollity of the party was contagious and everyone had a great time. |
| Justness | The justness of his actions was unquestionable. |
| Jammin’ | We spent the night jammin’ to our favorite tunes. |
Proper Nouns That Start with J
- Japan
- Jamaica
- Jerusalem
- Jupiter
- Jennifer Aniston
- Justin Bieber
- James Bond
- J.K. Rowling
- Michael Jackson
- Jeff Bezos
- Jackie Chan
- John Cena
- Jane Austen
- Johnny Depp
- Jim Carrey
- Jerry Seinfeld
- Jackie Kennedy
- Jesse Owens
- Jackie Robinson
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List of Nouns that Start with J
- Jab
- Jabber
- Jabberwock
- Jackal
- Jacket
- Jackpot
- Jaconet
- Jade
- Jag
- Jail
- Jalapeno
- Jalopy
- Jalousie
- Jam
- Jamb
- Jamboree
- Janitor
- Jape
- Japonica
- Jar
- Jargon
- Jasper
- Jaundice
- Jaunt
- Java
- Jaw
- Jawbone
- Jay
- Jaywalker
- Jazz
- Jazzmen
- Jealousy
- Jeans
- Jedec
- Jeep
- Jejunity
- Jejunum
- Jelly
- Jellyfish
- Jeopardy
- Jeremiad
- Jerk
- Jerkiness
- Jersey
- Jest
- Jester
- Jet
- Jetsam
- Jetsetter
- Jewel
- Jeweler
- Jewelry
- Jiffy
- Jig
- Jigger
- Jigsaw
- Jim-dandy
- Jingle
- Jingo
- Jink
- Jinn
- Jinx
- Jitter
- Jitterbug
- Jive
- Job
- Joblot
- Jockey
- Jockstrap
- Jogger
- John
- Join
- Joiner
- Joinery
- Joint
- Joist
- Joke
- Joker
- Jolt
- Jonquil
- Josh
- Jot
- Journal
- Journalese
- Journalism
- Journalist
- Journey
- Journeyman
- Joust
- Joviality
- Jowl
- Joy
- Joyfulness
- Joyride
- Joyrider
- Joystick
- Jubilation
- Jubilee
- Judge
- Judgement
- Judgeship
- Judging
- Judgment
- Judicature
- Judiciary
- Judo
- Jug
- Juggernaut
- Juggler
- Juice
- Juicer
- Jujitsu
- Juju
- Jujube
- Juke
- Jukebox
- Julep
- Jumble
- Jumbo
- Jump
- Jumper
- Jumping
- Jumpsuit
- Junction
- Juncture
- June
- Jungle
- Junior
- Juniper
- Junk
- Junket
- Junkyard
- Junta
- Jurisdiction
- Jurisprudence
- Jurist
- Juror
- Jury
- Justice
- Justiciary
- Justification
- Jute
- Juvenile
- Juxtaposition
Nouns that Start with J with Meanings
Jacket
A jacket is a long-sleeved garment worn to keep warm. A jacket is made of cloth and can be open or closed. The jacket can also refer to the fabric used for making a jacket, such as wool. On a broader scale, it can also refer to a suit of clothes worn as a single garment.
Jaguar
A jaguar is a big cat living in Central and South America. The jaguar’s appearance is similar to the leopard but has more prominent spots and giant teeth. Jaguars are the third-largest cats in the world, after lions and tigers. The name jaguar comes from an Aztec word meaning “large spotted cat.”
Jail
A jail is a place of incarceration. Jail is usually used to reference where inmates are temporarily held for trial or punishment. Jails are operated by the state and house people who have been accused but not convicted of crimes or those who have been sentenced to serve time for a crime and have not yet been released.
Jackpot
A jackpot is a large amount of money or something valuable. As a noun, jackpot refers to a significant monetary prize given to the winner of a game show, lottery, or similar competition. Banks zare usually ask for cash. However, they can also be offered as assets such as real estate or vehicles.
Joker
The Joker card was created in 1860 by the US Playing Card Company. A joker is a card not used in a deck of playing cards. The joker card on the deck is considered an “extra” and is generally not used during gameplay. In trick-taking games, however, the joker can be very valuable as it can be used to trump another card.
Journey
A journey is a trip from one place to another. A journey can also mean a trip from one job to another. A journey is also used to describe the act of traveling. About half of the world’s population travels every year. The word journey is derived from Old French “Journee,” which came from Latin “Diem novum,” meaning a new day.
Jug
A jug is a container with a spout used for pouring liquids. A jug is usually cylindrical and has a handle used for carrying it around. Jugs can be made from various materials like glass, ceramic, plastic, and clay.
Jumper
A jumper is a garment that is worn in burning or cold weather. A jumper has sleeves and at least one zipper; most are made of wool or fibrous material. Jumpers are usually either long-sleeved or short sleeves. They can sometimes be both.
Jungle
The word jungle comes from Hindi, where it means a forest. A jungle is an area that is densely populated by trees. A jungle can also refer to an ecosystem characterized by dense vegetation and habitation by wildlife.
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