Chavez

American  

[chah-vez, shah-, shuh-vez, chah-ves] / ˈtʃɑ vɛz, ˈʃɑ-, ʃəˈvɛz, ˈtʃɑ vɛs /

noun

1. Carlos 1899–1978, Mexican composer and conductor.

2. Cesar (Estrada) 1927–93, U.S. labor leader: organizer of migrant farmworkers.

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Example Sentences

Spring in Southern California has a certain rhythm: Dodgers fans return to Chavez Ravine, the jacarandas start to bloom, and L.A.’s mayor gives a speech — usually a long one — about how the city is doing.

From Los Angeles Times

The last bilateral visit by a sitting Venezuelan president came in the 1990s -- before populist leader Hugo Chavez took power.

From Barron's

Russo then proceeded to list the reasons players gravitate to Chavez Ravine: “Play in L.A. Winning team. Great organization. Good weather. Have a chance to be in the World Series every year.”

From Los Angeles Times

But instead of proverbial smoke rising above Citi Field, Tucker, who turns 29 on Saturday, will land in Chavez Ravine’s batter’s box — the latest marquee free-agent signing by the two-time defending World Series champions.

From Los Angeles Times

For Chavez, extortion is not a new phenomenon in Peru.

From Barron's