Curtis

American  

[kur-tis] / ˈkɜr tɪs /

noun

1. Benjamin Robbins, 1809–74, U.S. jurist: associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court 1851–57; resigned in dissent over Dred Scott case.

2. Charles, 1860–1936, vice president of the U.S. 1929–33.

3. Cyrus Hermann Kotzschmar 1850–1933, U.S. publisher.

4. George Ticknor 1812–94, U.S. attorney and writer.

5. George William, 1824–92, U.S. essayist, editor, and reformer.

6. a male given name: from an Old French word meaning “courteous.”

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Example Sentences

In his Monday note, Curtis said he expects the acquisition to contribute less than $100 million in annual revenue for Credo.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

Curtis Carmichael III, 35, said he votes with his pocketbook and has backed candidates from both parties.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

"Before Keith, the gates were bad, 2,500 people turning up," said Leigh Curtis, who took over coverage of Lincoln City for the Echo back in 2005.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

There was a debut for Findlay Curtis, which was a nice moment.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

I don’t know what’s more shocking—the fact my song is going viral or the fact Curtis gave me props.

From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas