Jr (Noun)
Meaning
A son who has the same first name as his father.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- John Smith Jr. took over his father's business after he retired.
- The company was founded by John Smith and is now run by John Smith Jr.
- John Smith Jr. is often confused with his father, who shares the same name.
- John Smith Jr. has big shoes to fill as the son of the famous John Smith.
- John Smith Jr. prefers to be called Jack to avoid confusion with his father.