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Betsy

American  
[bet-see] / ˈbɛt si /
Or Betsey,

noun

  1. a first name, form of Elizabeth.


Example Sentences

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Linda Papadakis said she does not use the spot-on treatments on her dog Betsy and prefers tablets.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

"It's wonderful! I haven't heard from my son in six months, so, damn it, this is a huge joy, it's an amnesty, my God, it's total liberation," said Betsy Orellana, 63.

From Barron's • Jan. 31, 2026

At the corner of Lake and Mariposa in Altadena, two restaurants — Betsy and Miya — are heartening signs of life just a few hundred feet apart.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 26, 2026

Actor Gene Hackman’s longtime New Mexico compound has hit the market for $6.25 million, one year after he and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, were found dead inside the home.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 19, 2026

Betsy snorted and slapped her hand over her mouth, embarrassed, but that just made us laugh harder.

From Absolutely Almost by Lisa Graff