Evans

American  

[ev-uhnz] / ˈɛv ənz /

noun

1. Sir Arthur John, 1851–1941, English archaeologist.

2. Dame Edith, 1888–1976, English actress.

3. Herbert McLean 1882–1971, U.S. embryologist and anatomist.

4. Janet, born 1971, U.S. swimmer.

5. Mary Ann. Eliot, George.

6. Maurice, 1901–1989, U.S. actor and producer, born in England.

7. Oliver, 1755–1819, U.S. inventor: constructed the first high-pressure steam engine in the U.S. 1801?.

8. Robley Dunglison Fighting Bob, 1846–1912, U.S. admiral.

9. Rudulph 1878–1960, U.S. sculptor.

10. Walker, 1903–75, U.S. photographer.

11. William John Bill, 1929–80, U.S. jazz pianist.

12. Mount, a mountain in N central Colorado, in the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains. 14,264 feet (4,348 meters).

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Evans British  

/ ˈɛvənz /

noun

1. Sir Arthur ( John ). 1851–1941, British archaeologist, whose excavations of the palace of Knossos in Crete provided evidence for the existence of the Minoan civilization

2. Dame Edith ( Mary Booth ). 1888–1976, British actress

3. Sir Geraint ( Llewellyn ). 1922–92, Welsh operatic baritone

4. Herbert McLean. 1882–1971, US anatomist and embryologist; discoverer of vitamin E (1922)

5. Mary Ann. real name of (George) Eliot

6. Oliver. 1755–1819, US engineer: invented the continuous production line and a high-pressure steam engine

7. Walker. 1903–75, US photographer, noted esp for his studies of rural poverty in the Great Depression

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Evans Scientific  

/ ĕv′ənz /

1. American biologist who discovered vitamin E in 1922 and conducted research that led to the discovery of the growth hormone in the pituitary gland.

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Example Sentences

Churro shook water off himself, then bared his teeth and growled at the Evans family.

From Literature

In a statement, Evans said he had left the Conservative party which he said no longer represents his values.

From BBC

Joining a weekly dance group has helped Sylvie Evans, 69, recover from a knee injury.

From BBC

Evans, also the holder for field-goals and extra points, said the windy conditions in Charlotte, N.C., helped prepare him for gusts that are expected Sunday.

From Los Angeles Times

Sho Evans of Cleveland High was thrown into the fire as a freshman guard last season.

From Los Angeles Times