Johnson

Pronunciation: /ˈdʒɑnsən/

Definitions of johnson

noun a male given name

Example Sentences

A1 Johnson is a common surname.

A2 I met Johnson at the party last night.

B1 Mr. Johnson is the CEO of the company.

B2 Johnson's research on climate change has been widely acclaimed.

C1 The Johnson family has been influential in politics for generations.

C2 Johnson's latest novel has received critical acclaim.

Examples of johnson in a Sentence

formal Johnson & Johnson is a multinational company known for its pharmaceutical and consumer health products.

informal I heard Johnson got a promotion at work, good for him!

slang Hey, have you seen Johnson's new ride? It's sick!

figurative Sheila's words hit me like a Johnson punch, straight to the gut.

Grammatical Forms of johnson

• past tense: Johnsoned
• plural: Johnsons
• comparative: more Johnson
• superlative: most Johnson
• present tense: Johnson
• future tense: will Johnson
• perfect tense: have Johnsoned
• continuous tense: is Johnsoning
• singular: Johnson
• positive degree: Johnson
• infinitive: to Johnson
• gerund: Johnsoning
• participle: Johnsoned

Origin and Evolution of johnson

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'johnson' originated as a surname in medieval England, derived from the given name John, meaning 'son of John'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the surname 'Johnson' became a common English surname and eventually evolved into a slang term for a male body part in some regions.