davis meaning and definition

DAVIS noun

Definition of Davis (noun)

1. English navigator who explored the Arctic while searching for the Northwest Passage (1550-1605)
   • synonyms: Davys, John Davis, John Davys
2. United States painter who developed an American version of cubism (1894-1964)
   • synonyms: Stuart Davis
3. United States jazz musician; noted for his trumpet style (1926-1991)
   • synonyms: Miles Davis, Miles Dewey Davis Jr.
4. American statesman; president of the Confederate States of America during the American Civil War (1808-1889)
   • synonyms: Jefferson Davis
5. United States tennis player who donated the Davis Cup for international team tennis competition (1879-1945)
   • synonyms: Dwight Davis, Dwight Filley Davis
6. United States film actress (1908-1989)
   • synonyms: Bette Davis