Davy Jones
Americannoun
noun
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Also called: Davy Jones's locker. the ocean's bottom, esp when regarded as the grave of those lost or buried at sea
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the spirit or devil of the sea
Etymology
Origin of Davy Jones
First recorded in 1745–55; origin uncertain
Example Sentences
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He published a memoir, “Still Remembering You,” in 1996 and toured in 1998 with Peter Noone of Herman’s Hermits and the Monkees’ Davy Jones.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 24, 2025
“Before we even knew that he was available for adoption, we loved Davy Jones, and we would always watch his video on Instagram,” new owner Claire Kozel said.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 22, 2023
Fronted by actor/singer Davy Jones, and including the talents of Michael Nesmith and Peter Tork along with Dolenz, the Monkees had multiple No. 1 hits, including "I'm a Believer" and "Last Train to Clarksville."
From Salon • Sep. 1, 2022
To which Mrs Vardy, sitting in the witness box, replied: "Who is Davy Jones?"
From BBC • May 19, 2022
And then we started singing our protest song, chewing away at her peace and quiet: “Here we come. Walking down the street. . . .” like Davy Jones, Micky Dolenz, and the other singing Monkees.
From "One Crazy Summer" by Rita Williams-Garcia
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