American English pronunciation
How to pronounce joseph
IPA transcription: ['dʒoʊsəf]
Pronunciation variants: ['dʒoʊsəf]['dʒoʊzəf]
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Noun
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leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)
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(Old Testament) the 11th son of Jacob and one of the 12 patriarchs of Israel; Jacob gave Joseph a coat of many colors, which made his brothers jealous and they sold him into slavery in Egypt
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(New Testament) husband of Mary and (in Christian belief) the foster father of Jesus
Usage examples
- "Scourge" was under the command of Sailing Master Joseph Osgood.
- Radicals like Joseph Priestley pursued scientific investigation while advocating democracy.
- It was named for Joseph R. Hanson, clerk of the first legislature.
- Joseph is again given important information in a dream.
- Joseph Amiss distributed his land among his four sons, William, Gabriel, Philip, and Thomas.
- There is himself, Earnshaw, Zillah, Joseph and I.
- The story of Herod's death is somewhat corroborated by the contemporary historian Josephus.
- Joseph Bancroft Reade as vicar.
- They employed a cook, Ms. Josephine Somach.
- His success depended heavily on the inventions of Michael Joseph Owens.