Ives

[ahyvz]

noun

1. Burl (Icle Ivanhoe) 1909–1995, U.S. actor and folk singer.

2. Charles Edward, 1874–1954, U.S. composer.

3. Frederic Eugene, 1856–1937, U.S. inventor.

4. James Merritt 1824–95, U.S. lithographer.

5. a male given name.

Ives

/ aɪvz /

noun

1. Charles Edward. 1874–1954, US composer, noted for his innovative use of polytonality, polyrhythms, and quarter tones. His works include Second Piano Sonata: Concord (1915), five symphonies, chamber music, and songs

2. Frederick Eugene. 1856–1937, US inventor of halftone photography

Example Sentences

On Friday, the grandparents were handed life sentences, with minimum terms of 23 years for Michael Ives and 17 years for his wife Kerry.

From BBC

Sentencing Ethan's grandfather, Michael Ives, 48, and grandmother, Kerry Ives, 46, at Mold Crown Court, Mr Justice Griffiths handed them minimum terms of 23 years and 17 years respectively.

From BBC

"I've seen messages, where he's messaged Shannon saying he was going to run her over and her kid - the eldest," said Ms Shone, referring to Michael Ives.

From BBC

The main works on the New York-centric program were by two great 20th century composers, Bartók and Charles Ives, who were treated as outsiders by the city’s musical establishments during their lifetimes.

From Los Angeles Times

“We believe the Street is underestimating demand in this 4th Industrial Revolution,” said Dan Ives, senior equity analyst at Wedbush Securities.

From Los Angeles Times