Travers

American  

[trav-erz] / ˈtræv ərz /

noun

1. P(amela) L., 1899–1996, Australian writer, especially of children's stories, in England.

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Travers British  

/ ˈtrævɜːz /

noun

1. Ben ( jamin ). 1886–1980, British dramatist, best known for such farces as Rookery Nook (1926), Thark (1927), and Plunder (1928)

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Example Sentences

Sovereignty, who did not participate last year, won the Belmont and later the Travers and was voted Horse of the Year.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

Prof Tony Travers says the Greens have capitalised on voters' concern with the cost of living.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

“Even his enemies want him to face elections in May,” Travers said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

However, the U.S. will continue to draw European companies in, Travers Smith’s Sanders said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

The goblin tossed the coin he was holding aside, said to nobody in particular, “Leprechaun,” and then greeted Travers, who passed over a tiny golden key, which was examined and given back to him.

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling