jr

Everyday

1. Jr is short for «Junior», added after a man's name when he has the same name as his father, such as Martin Luther King Jr. tree →
2. It can also mean junior in other short forms, such as on sports teams or school forms, meaning younger or lower level. tree →

In the lessons

In history lessons it appears in names like Martin Luther King Jr.; in American families it shows a son is named after his father. Phrases: «Sr. and Jr.», «John Smith Jr.».

Examples

• Martin Luther King Jr. was a great leader. tree →
• Mr Smith Jr. is the son of Mr Smith Sr. tree →
• His name is Robert Brown Jr., named after his dad. tree →
• We read a speech by Martin Luther King Jr. tree →
• Jr is short for Junior. tree →
• The jr team plays on Saturday mornings. tree →
• On the form, write Jr after your name if you have one. tree →
• Sammy Davis Jr. was a famous singer. tree →

Note

Usually written with a capital J, with or without a full stop: Jr or Jr. Read aloud as «Junior». It is common in the USA, less so in the UK. The opposite is Sr (Senior). Not a word by itself.