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Travis

American  
[trav-is] / ˈtræv ɪs /

noun

  1. William Barret, 1809–36, U.S. soldier: commander during the battle of the Alamo.

  2. a male given name.


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A 2023 music video features rapper Travis Scott helping sweaty castellers build a tower of flesh.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

“He was recovered unresponsive by the crew approximately 10 minutes later,” Chief Petty Officer Travis Magee, a spokesperson with the Coast Guard’s Arctic District, told the AP.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

"If we're winning that series, it's probably not news and no one cares. If Travis Head's in that video, everyone's probably absolutely loving it," Duckett said.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

One traveler, Travis, had a flight scheduled to depart for Salt Lake City at 6:15 a.m.

From Slate • Mar. 26, 2026

Travis was sitting on the carpet at her feet, hugging his knees, his face flushed and swollen.

From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly