Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A city in the United States: Saint Joseph is a city located in northwestern Missouri, USA, situated on the Missouri River. It is historically significant as the eastern terminus of the Pony Express in the 19th century.
   • A Christian holy day: Saint Joseph can refer to a feast day in the Christian liturgical calendar dedicated to Joseph, the husband of Mary, mother of Jesus.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun (City):

  • We visited the Pony Express Museum in Saint Joseph, Missouri.
  • Saint Joseph was a crucial hub for westward expansion.

• Proper noun (Feast day):

  • The parish will have a special mass on Saint Joseph.
  • Saint Joseph's Day is celebrated on March 19th.

Advanced Usage

• "St. Joseph": This is the common abbreviated form for both the city and the feast day.
  • St. Joseph, Missouri, has a rich history.
  • We observe St. Joseph's Day with a traditional meal.

Variants and Related Words

• St. Joe: (Informal) A common local nickname for the city of Saint Joseph, Missouri.
  • He's from St. Joe.

Synonyms

• Joseph: The name from which "Saint Joseph" is derived; can refer to the biblical figure.
• Feast of Saint Joseph: A more formal name for the holy day.

Noun

1. a town in northwest Missouri on the Missouri River; in the 19th century it became the eastern terminus of the pony express
2. a Christian holy day