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 was diagnosed with a rare, highly aggressive brain cancer and underwent chemotherapy, radiation and a risky surgery.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

On weekends and in the summer, the Seattle-based family went kayaking and boating, and their daughters, Avery and Alana, sold lemonade and painted shells.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 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

Liverpool comedian Sam Avery told me last year that seeing the Minecraft Movie with his young sons was "honestly the most joyous cinemagoing experience I've ever had".

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

I know school is stressful for Avery and the nose-scrunching isn’t personal.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison