beth
noun
the second letter of the Hebrew alphabet.
beth
1 American
[beys, beyt, bet]
/ beɪs, beɪt, bɛt /
Also
bet
noun
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the second letter of the Hebrew alphabet.
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either of the consonant sounds represented by this letter.
Beth
2
American
[beth]
/ bɛθ /
noun
beth
British
/ bɛt /
noun
Etymology
Origin of beth
First recorded in 1905–10; from Hebrew bēth literally, “house”; see beta
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However, the researchers, led by the study's lead author, Israel Finkelstein, believe the letter "B" is there and it is not a reference to "beth," the Hebrew word for "house," but rather Balak.
From Fox News ● May 2, 2019
It culminates in an appearance before a three-judge religious panel known as a beth din, and a trip to a mikvah, the ritual bath.
From The New Yorker ● Aug. 15, 2016
According to Joanne Greenaway, a beth din caseworker, the advert was intended to send a strong message that refusal to grant a divorce was unacceptable.
From The Guardian ● Nov. 8, 2015
In fact, the word alphabet comes directly from the first two letters of the Phoenician alphabet: aleph and beth.
From Textbooks ● Jan. 1, 2012
That is to seyn, that I foryeve al this; And ever-more on this night yow recorde, And beth wel war ye do no more amis.'
From Troilus and Criseyde by Chaucer, Geoffrey
“From January to June 2026, California has reported 41 provisional cases of cyclosporiasis, compared to 80 cases during the same period in 2025,” said Beth Deines, information officer for the state agency.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 2026
“So long as you truly intend to return, I think you’re fine,” said Beth Stevens, an election lawyer who worked for the Harris County clerk and the Texas Civil Rights Project.
From Salon ● Jul. 7, 2026
This year's main stage is headlined by singer MNEK, with performances from Beth Ditto and Meek.
From BBC ● Jul. 4, 2026
In the Fix My Portfolio column, Beth Pinsker provided advice for a four-point midyear money checkup.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 26, 2026
“And bring me back the minute Beth is well?”
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
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