Davy Jones

C2 8+

Pronunciation: /ˈdeɪvi dʒoʊnz/

Definitions of Davy Jones

noun a fictional character commonly associated with the sea and nautical folklore, often portrayed as the captain of the Flying Dutchman in popular culture

Example Sentences

A1 Davy Jones is a character from pirate folklore.

A2 Sailors used to fear Davy Jones, believing he would drag them to the bottom of the sea.

B1 The legend of Davy Jones has been passed down through generations of sailors.

B2 In some stories, Davy Jones is depicted as the ruler of the ocean depths.

C1 The concept of Davy Jones has been explored in various works of literature and film.

C2 Some scholars believe that the legend of Davy Jones may have originated from early sailors' superstitions.

Examples of Davy Jones in a Sentence

formal Davy Jones is a legendary figure often referenced in maritime folklore.

informal I heard that Davy Jones is the name of a character in a popular pirate movie.

slang You better watch out or Davy Jones will come for you!

figurative The thought of facing Davy Jones's locker is a terrifying prospect for any sailor.

Grammatical Forms of Davy Jones

past tense

Davy Jones loved

plural

Davy Joneses

comparative

more Davy Jones

superlative

most Davy Jones

present tense

Davy Jones loves

future tense

Davy Jones will love

perfect tense

Davy Jones has loved

continuous tense

Davy Jones is loving

singular

Davy Jones

positive degree

Davy Jones

infinitive

to Davy Jones

gerund

Davy Jonesing

participle

Davy Jonesed

Origin and Evolution of Davy Jones

First Known Use: 1708 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The origin of the term 'Davy Jones' is uncertain, but it is believed to be derived from the name of a ghostly or demonic sailor in nautical folklore.
Evolution of the word: Originally used as a euphemism for the devil or a spirit of the sea that would drag sailors to their deaths, 'Davy Jones' has evolved to refer to the bottom of the sea or a fictional character representing the spirit of the sea in popular culture.