Meaning of the word john in English

What does john mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

john

US /ˈdʒɑːn/
UK /ˈdʒɒn/

Noun

1.

a toilet or lavatory

Example:
Excuse me, where's the john?
I need to use the john before we leave.
2.

a man who solicits prostitutes

Example:
The police arrested a john in the red-light district.
He was identified as a regular john in that area.