Leslie

or Les·ley

[ les-lee, lez- ]

noun

1. a male or female given name.

Example Sentences

That day, Boden was focused on finishing a salad of Salanova lettuces and fried Virginia peanuts when his wife, Leslie, walked into the kitchen.

From Eater

Canela and Leslie, two rescue dogs, also live at the shelter.

From Washington Blade

Leslie agrees that more data are needed to back up Faustman’s claims.

From Science News

First written about in Miss Leslie’s New Cookery Book in 1857 Philadelphia, The New York Times’ Cecily Brownstone is credited with revitalizing it 100 years later and has the standard recipe if you’re looking to try it.

From Ozy

The girl’s mom and step father had showed up with balloons and stuffed animals, plus presents for Jay and Leslie, a thank you for watching over their daughter.

From Time

A wonderful accomplishment by Kevin and his team and a thrill for Les and Leslie Parrott.

From The Daily Beast

Both Linda Perilstein, executive director of Cradle of Hope, and Leslie Case of Spence-Chapin, both declined to comment.

From The Daily Beast

Besides his obsessive preparations, Leslie introduced another tool to the bank-robbing trade —“the little joker.”

From The Daily Beast

In the note, Babe asked to see Leslie one last time before he left New York City forever.

From The Daily Beast

Before leaving Cincinnati, Leslie told friends he wanted to make some “easy money” in New York City.

From The Daily Beast

Her mother—Mrs. Leslie—belongs to one of the old San Francisco families, and had always known my mother.

From Project Gutenberg

I am fond of Anabel and perhaps several other friends—Mr. and Mrs. Leslie; but that sort of affection does not go very deep.

From Project Gutenberg

"You see," interposed Judge Leslie, that Gwynne might not feel himself rushed to a decision.

From Project Gutenberg

I have not even begun to read law with Mr. Leslie; he has gone off to southern California to see his son.

From Project Gutenberg

She felt that her summary was precipitate, and drawing herself up defiantly looked hard at Mrs. Leslie.

From Project Gutenberg