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jordan

/ˈdʒɔːr.dən/
jor · dan
Plural:Jordans
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Adjective:Jordanian
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• noun

1

An Arab country in Western Asia situated at the crossroads of the Middle East, bordered by Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Syria, and Israel.

2

A major river in the Middle East that flows roughly north to south through the Sea of Galilee and empties into the Dead Sea, carrying significant historical and religious importance.

3

American A line of popular athletic basketball shoes and clothing produced by Nike, originally designed for and endorsed by Michael Jordan.

Example

"He camped out in front of the sporting goods store to buy a limited-edition pair of Jordans."

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Word Nuance & Usage

When referring to the country, river, or person, it is strictly capitalized; in modern colloquial usage, the plural form 'Jordans' frequently refers to the popular brand of athletic shoes.

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Hebrew river name 'Yarden', meaning 'to descend' or 'flow down'. The country is named after the River Jordan, and the footwear brand is named after the American basketball player Michael Jordan.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Jordan. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/jordan
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