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

Curtis had said the company’s optical transceivers represent “a major swing factor” for diversification of its product offerings and revenue.

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

"His eye for a player was amazing, and that was his great strength," added Curtis.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

There was a debut for Findlay Curtis, which was a nice moment.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

Curtis rests his head back against his window.

From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas