Dictionary.com
Thesaurus.com

Dorsey

American  
[dawr-see] / ˈdɔr si /

noun

  1. Tommy, 1905–56, U.S. jazz trombonist and bandleader.


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

Divine is backed by Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey, who had a senior role at the social media platform when it purchased the Vine in 2012.

From BBC Aug. 20, 2026

Private and charter schools are on the up in both academics and athletics, leaving places like Dorsey — that dominated for so long — behind.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 9, 2026

Dorsey High’s 1982 City Section football championship team walked onto the stage with a youthful swagger.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 9, 2026

Beyond the prime directive of the event, it simply served as a way for the Dorsey community to experience joy.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 9, 2026

Flames were climbing the walls; the photo of Jimmy Dorsey was curling up.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides

Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Dictionary.com's Learning Companion

Go beyond just looking up words.
Remember them forever with VocabTrainer.

Start training