Davis

[ dey-vis ]

noun

1. Alexander Jackson, 1803–92, U.S. architect.
2. Benjamin Oliver, 1877–1970, U.S. military officer: first Black Army brigadier general.
3. his son Benjamin Oliver, Jr., 1912–2002, U.S. military officer: first Black Air Force lieutenant general.
4. Bet·te [bet, -ee], Ruth Elizabeth Davis, 1908–89, U.S. film actress.
5. Dwight F(il·ley) [fil, -ee], 1879–1945, U.S. tennis player and public official: donor of the Davis Cup (1900), an international tennis trophy; Secretary of War 1925–29.
6. Elmer (Holmes), 1890–1958, U.S. radio commentator and author.
7. Jefferson, 1808–89, U.S. statesman: president of the Confederate States of America 1861–65.
8. Also John, c1550–1605, English navigator and explorer.
9. John William, 1873–1955, U.S. lawyer, politician, and diplomat.
10. Miles (Dewey, III), 1926–91, U.S. jazz trumpeter.
11. Owen, 1874–1956, U.S. playwright.
12. Richard Harding, 1864–1916, U.S. journalist, novelist, and playwright.
13. Stuart, 1894–1964, U.S. painter and illustrator.
14. a town in central California.

Davis

/ ˈdeɪvɪs /

noun

1. DavisSir Andrew (Frank)1944MBritishMUSIC: conductor Sir Andrew ( Frank ). born 1944, British conductor; chief conductor of the BBC Symphony Orchestra (1989–2000) and of the Chicago Lyric Opera from 2000
2. DavisBette19081989FUSFILMS AND TV: actress Bette (ˈbɛtɪ), real name Ruth Elizabeth Davis . 1908–89, US film actress, whose films include Of Human Bondage (1934), Jezebel (1938) for which she won an Oscar, All About Eve (1950), Whatever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962), The Nanny (1965), and The Whales of August (1987)
3. DavisSir Colin (Rex)19272013MEnglishMUSIC: conductor Sir Colin ( Rex ). 1927–2013, English conductor, noted for his interpretation of the music of Berlioz
4. DavisJefferson18081889MUSPOLITICS: president Jefferson . 1808–89, president of the Confederate States of America during the Civil War (1861–65)
5. DavisJoe19011978MEnglishSPORT AND GAMES: billiards playerSPORT AND GAMES: snooker player Joe . 1901–78, English billiards and snooker player: world champion from 1927 to 1946
6. DavisJohn?15501605MEnglishTRAVEL AND EXPLORATION: navigator John . Also called: John Davys. ?1550–1605, English navigator: discovered the Falkland Islands (1592); searched for a Northwest Passage
7. DavisMiles (Dewey)19261991MUSMUSIC: jazz trumpeterMUSIC: composer Miles ( Dewey ). 1926–91, US jazz trumpeter and composer
8. DavisSteve1957MEnglishSPORT AND GAMES: snooker player Steve . born 1957, English snooker player: world champion 1981, 1983–84, 1987–89

Example Sentences

Davis will be joined by the winner of the Carol Burnett Award honoring television achievements, which has yet to be announced.

From Los Angeles Times

Anthony Davis is the league’s second-leading scorer, and as he’s stepped to the foul line, the crowd has serenaded him on multiple occasions.

From Los Angeles Times

Davis, who was captured by the FBI, pleaded guilty in February to robbery and gun charges.

From Los Angeles Times

Rafael Nadal was beaten in what might prove to be the final match of his career as the start of his Davis Cup retirement party fell flat.

From BBC

Nadal, a 22-time Grand Slam champion, will bring an end to his illustrious career aged 38 after representing Spain at the Davis Cup Finals in Malaga this week.

From BBC