Elisabeth
Americannoun
-
the mother of John the Baptist. Luke 1:5–25.
-
a female given name.
noun
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
“We used to have these secret spots we could tell people about,” said Elisabeth Barton, owner of Yosemite Basecamp in Groveland, which offers lodging, trips by local outfitters, gear and more.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
The mother's barrister Elisabeth Traugott called on the judge to step back from the case because his remarks "aligned" with earlier comments.
From BBC ● Jul. 6, 2026
“This isn’t about the law, it’s about the fear of competition,” said Elisabeth Diana, a Kalshi spokeswoman.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 18, 2026
"That's a massive logistical undertaking, even in peace time," said Elisabeth Braw, a maritime security expert at the Atlantic Council.
From Barron's ● Jun. 16, 2026
Elisabeth puts an ear-trumpet up so she can hear every word.
From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton
Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023
Idioms from The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.
