Elsbeth
Definition
A feminine given name, a variant of Elizabeth, derived from Hebrew origins meaning 'God is my oath' or 'pledged to God'.
The title of an American police procedural comedy-drama television series (2024–present) on CBS, starring Carrie Preston as Elsbeth Tascioni, a brilliant but unconventional attorney who assists the NYPD in solving crimes.
Examples
Little Elsbeth grew up to be the family's unofficial detective, sniffing out who really broke grandma's favorite vase.
Binge-watching Elsbeth has turned me into a clue-spotting machine; now even my coffee mug seems suspicious.
If life hands you a mystery, channel your inner Elsbeth and solve it with quirky logic and a killer hat.
Elsbeth's latest episode had me laughing so hard, I nearly missed the twist that was obvious from the cold open.