Avery

American  

[ey-vuh-ree] / ˈeɪ və ri /

noun

1. Milton, 1893–1965, U.S. painter.

2. a first name: from Old English words meaning “elf ” and “favor.”

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Avery Scientific  

/ ā′və-rē /

1. Canadian-born American bacteriologist who demonstrated in 1944 that DNA was the material that caused genetic changes in bacteria. His work was vital to scientists who later established that DNA is the carrier of genetic information in all living organisms.

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Example Sentences

Lipman, who runs Republic Records, was there to receive the Recording Academy’s Industry Icon award along with his brother and business partner, Avery; clearly, the commendation had gotten him feeling all warm and fuzzy about the record-biz machers who paved his way.

From Los Angeles Times

Avery Vise, vice president of trucking at FTR Transportation Intelligence, said rates are starting to climb in part due to a drop in capacity.

From The Wall Street Journal

Kiki Smith added 15 points, while Avery Gordon finished with 10 points and six rebounds.

From Los Angeles Times

She is survived by her three children, Maddie, 26, Avery, 24, and Colin, 18.

From Los Angeles Times

“She was close to a lot of little girls in our neighborhood,” Avery said.

From Los Angeles Times