Jane Doe

noun

ˈjān-ˈdō 

: a woman who is a party to legal proceedings and whose true name is unknown or withheld

Examples of Jane Doe in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Additionally, in her second Combs case ruling today, US District Judge Jennifer Rochon rejected a Jane Doe motion to keep her real intently hidden. —Dominic Patten, Deadline, 27 Mar. 2025

That same Jane Doe voluntarily dismissed her case in February; weeks later, Jay-Z sued Jane Doe, Buzbee and another attorney for malicious prosecution, abuse of process, civil conspiracy and defamation. —Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2025

The Jane Doe went on to voluntarily dismiss her entire complaint against Carter and Combs with prejudice — meaning it can’t be filed again — on Feb. 14 after admitting there were inconsistencies in her story. —Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 26 Mar. 2025

Identity remained a mystery for years Williams remained a Jane Doe for years despite several attempts to identify her. —Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 23 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1703, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Jane Doe

• acknow
• aglow
• ago
• airglow
• aloe
• altho
• although
• ammo
• backflow
• backhoe
• banjo
• barbeau

Kids Definition

Jane Doe

noun

ˈjān-ˈdō 

: a woman who is a party to legal proceedings and whose true name is unknown or withheld