Coates

American  

[kohts] / koʊts /

noun

1. Eric, 1886–1957, English violist and composer.

2. Joseph Gordon, 1878–1943, New Zealand statesman: prime minister 1925–28.

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Coates British  

/ kəʊts /

noun

1. Joseph Gordon. 1878–1943, New Zealand statesman; prime minister of New Zealand (1925–28)

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Example Sentences

Ian Coates's sons will all be part of proceedings, including 45-year-old father-of-two Darren, from Nottingham, who has been signed off work as a civil engineer due to mental health issues and has kept himself out of the public spotlight.

From BBC

Now nearly three years on, Ian's son Darren Coates says he has chosen to speak out for the first time, because he wants people to know who his dad really was ahead of a government-ordered, judge-led public inquiry into the attacks, which is due to begin hearing evidence in London on 23 February.

From BBC

"We love Nancy and we're praying for Nancy," said Ed Coates from St Andrew's Presbyterian Church, which Nancy has attended in the past.

From BBC

“When they have the flag and when they have the tracksuit and they’re announced as the U.S., that’s obviously an opportunity for the spectators to make known their feelings about the U.S.,” said Kristian Coates Ulrichsen, a fellow for Middle East studies at Rice University’s Baker Institute and an expert on sports and international relations.

From Los Angeles Times

“Greenland, especially, has really touched a nerve. That’s unfortunate coming right in the run-up to the Olympics,” said Coates Ulrichsen, who was born in Greece to English and Norwegian parents.

From Los Angeles Times