Trevor

American  

[trev-er] / ˈtrɛv ər /

noun

1. William William Trevor Cox, 1928–2016, Irish short-story writer and novelist.

2. a male given name.

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Trevor British  

/ ˈtrɛvə /

noun

1. William , real name William Trevor Cox. born 1928, Irish novelist and short-story writer. His novels include The Old Boys (1964), The Children of Dynmouth (1977), Felicia's Journey (1994), and The Story of Lucy Gault (2002)

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Example Sentences

Tigers pitcher Framber Valdez hit Red Sox’s Trevor Story with a 94-mph fastball, after surrendering back-to-back home runs.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

"Increased cortisol levels help the body respond to immediate stressors by inducing a state of vigilance," said Prof Trevor Hamilton of MacEwan University, corresponding author.

From Science Daily • May 3, 2026

“Investment costs are more transparent than they used to be,” said Trevor Gunter, an Atlanta-based certified financial planner.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 28, 2026

“It’s up in the air, what the true direction of the franchise is,” said Boston’s plate-slumping shortstop, Trevor Story.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

Trevor paused and glanced down at his sneakers.

From "From the Desk of Zoe Washington" by Janae Marks