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

By Neal Allen and Anne Lamott Avery: 208 pages, $27 If you buy books linked on our site, The Times may earn a commission from Bookshop.org, whose fees support independent bookstores.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

“If you can make it through high school, make it through college,” Avery said, “the later onset is really protective.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 14, 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

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

“That’s never going to happen,” I tell Avery.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison