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

Avery Vise, a trucking analyst at FTR Transportation Intelligence, said the rise was the largest ever weekly increase in both price a gallon and percentage terms since the government started tracking diesel prices in 1994.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

Finally, the materials sector has been one of the strongest this year, and chemical companies are particularly well positioned, O’Hara writes, citing Avery Dennison, Dow, International Flavors & Fragrances, and LyondellBasell as top picks.

From Barron's • Mar. 2, 2026

Olsen: That year you were up against Oprah Winfrey and Margaret Avery for “The Color Purple,” Meg Tilly for “Agnes of God,” and Anjelica Huston, who won for “Prizzi’s Honor.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2026

Assistant Chief Constable James Avery, of Leicestershire Police, said its focus "continues to remain on the victims involved in this investigation and their families".

From BBC • Feb. 9, 2026

Avery gets out of the front seat and moves to the back with me, and Mom sits up front.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison