Curtis

American  

[kur-tis] / ˈkɜr tɪs /

noun

1. Benjamin Robbins, 1809–74, U.S. jurist: associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court 1851–57; resigned in dissent over Dred Scott case.

2. Charles, 1860–1936, vice president of the U.S. 1929–33.

3. Cyrus Hermann Kotzschmar 1850–1933, U.S. publisher.

4. George Ticknor 1812–94, U.S. attorney and writer.

5. George William, 1824–92, U.S. essayist, editor, and reformer.

6. a male given name: from an Old French word meaning “courteous.”

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Example Sentences

Russell Curtis, director at RCKa architects, also believes some golf courses could be turned into housing.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

England midfielder Curtis Jones, 25, is preparing to leave Liverpool this summer, with Aston Villa ready to step up their interest.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

In his Monday note, Curtis said he expects the acquisition to contribute less than $100 million in annual revenue for Credo.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

Curtis Carmichael III, 35, said he votes with his pocketbook and has backed candidates from both parties.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Curtis gets this ridiculously cute sheepish look about him and oh my God, I almost can’t deal.

From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas