betty
noun
betty
1 American
[bet-ee]
/ ˈbɛt i /
noun
betties
plural
Betty
2
American
[bet-ee]
/ ˈbɛt i /
noun
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of betty
An Americanism dating back to 1915–20; by shortening
Example Sentences
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My love for baking was born from a humble box of Betty Crocker Super Moist Chocolate Fudge.
From Salon • Jun. 14, 2026
After Henshall's departure from the series, Tosh was promoted to DI and joined by Ugly Betty star Ashley Jensen as Det Insp Ruth Calder.
From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026
On a September night in 1961, Hill's grandfather Barney and his wife Betty believed they were abducted by aliens as they returned home from vacation.
From Barron's • May 29, 2026
The merrymaking, though, ends in desolation, as the guests, including Betty herself, drop in exhaustion.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026
Three bottles stood ready opened on the table—in Jack Tallis’s absence Betty usually made an inspired guess.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
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