Jessica Definition & Meaning

American

Examples

Jessica American [jes-i-kuh] / ˈdʒɛs ɪ kə /

noun

1. a female given name, form of Jesse.

Example Sentences

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Draper first felt discomfort in his upper left serving arm during the clay-court season in the spring, and while he attempted to return at the US Open in late August playing alongside Jessica Pegula in the mixed doubles and winning his first-round match in the singles, he then withdrew from the tournament because of the discomfort.

From BBC

This all-star classic starring Sarah Jessica Parker, Rachel McAdams, Claire Danes, Dermot Mulroney and more resurfaces every Christmas for its realistic yet heartfelt depiction of complex family dynamics.

From Salon

Baby Reindeer was one of the standout television moments of the past few years and it catapulted actress Jessica Gunning to stardom.

From BBC

“It gets driven by economic issues. When people are struggling, they are looking for ways to save money” said Jessica Rust, the organization’s director of intelligence and analytics.

From MarketWatch

"We created a new kind of protein therapeutic that can block glycan-based immune checkpoints and boost anti-cancer immune responses," says Jessica Stark, the Underwood-Prescott Career Development Professor in the departments of Biological Engineering and Chemical Engineering.

From Science Daily

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