Davy Jones

American  

[johnz] / dʒoʊnz /

noun

1. the personification of the sea.

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Davy Jones British  

/ ˈdeɪvɪ /

noun

1. Also called: Davy Jones's locker.  the ocean's bottom, esp when regarded as the grave of those lost or buried at sea

2. the spirit or devil of the sea

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Etymology

Origin of Davy Jones

First recorded in 1745–55; origin uncertain

Example Sentences

Fronted by actor/singer Davy Jones, and including the talents of Michael Nesmith and Peter Tork along with Dolenz, the Monkees had multiple No. 1 hits, including "I'm a Believer" and "Last Train to Clarksville."

From Salon • Sep. 1, 2022

In 1968, Rafelson reunited with the Monkees for his feature directorial debut, “Head,” a psychedelic fever dream starring band members Peter Tork, Davy Jones, Micky Dolenz and Michael Nesmith.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 24, 2022

To which Mrs Vardy, sitting in the witness box, replied: "Who is Davy Jones?"

From BBC • May 19, 2022

The primates should respond well to “Dance Monkey” by Tones and I and any song by Mike Nesmith or Davy Jones.

From Slate • Feb. 11, 2022

And then we started singing our protest song, chewing away at her peace and quiet: “Here we come. Walking down the street. . . .” like Davy Jones, Micky Dolenz, and the other singing Monkees.

From "One Crazy Summer" by Rita Williams-Garcia