Dawes

American  

[dawz] / dɔz /

noun

1. Charles Gates, 1865–1951, U.S. financier and diplomat: vice president of the U.S. 1925–29; Nobel Peace Prize 1925.

2. William, 1745–99, U.S. Revolutionary patriot: rode with Paul Revere and Samuel Prescott warning Colonists that British troops were marching from Boston.

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Dawes British  

/ dɔːz /

noun

1. Charles Gates. 1865–1951, US financier, diplomat, and statesman, who devised the Dawes Plan for German reparations payments after World War I; vice president of the US (1925–29); Nobel peace prize 1925

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Example Sentences

"RNLI lifeguards past and present have kept millions of beach visitors safe over the past 25 years and will continue to do so for years to come," Dawes said in the press release.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

Among those affected by the fire: the two brothers who’ve led Dawes for more than a decade and a half.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 6, 2026

Many of the featured acts have ties to Los Angeles and Altadena specifically, like Dawes, an indie band from Altadena who notably sang a lively rendition of “I Love L.A.” at this year’s Grammys ceremony.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 27, 2025

Ms Dawes said the regulator would give websites some flexibility when deciding which age-verification tools to use, but pledged that those failing to put adequate checks in place "will hear from us with enforcement action".

From BBC • Jul. 13, 2025

He and Dawes took off before the troops came ashore.

From "George Washington, Spymaster" by Thomas B. Allen