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

“I have videos playing with this kitten on my bed that could rip out my jugular,” former animal care specialist Avery Stewart said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Joe left Amazon in 2000, and Kristie became a stay-at-home parent when their first daughter, Avery, was born in 2005.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

The Times could not immediately reach a representative for Avery.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

Avery was a member of Why Don’t We, which released three albums to moderate success in the late 2010s.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

“Grace is in mourning here,” Avery points out.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison