bestie

noun

best·​ie ˈbe-stē 

informal

: best friend

The holiday was a present from my bestie to celebrate my 32nd birthday …

—Helena McAlpine

Examples of bestie in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Dressing like your romantic partner is fine and all, but dressing like your bestie? — Max Berlinger, Vogue, 5 Aug. 2026

In addition to relaxing on the boat, the celebrity besties were also photographed taking a dip in the ocean and engaging in water sports. — Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 2 Aug. 2026

Other appearances will be made by Earle’s lifelong friend, Sally, as well as other influencers, like her online bestie Jake Shane. — Sara Belcher, PEOPLE, 30 July 2026

For much of the series’ run, Caperna has found herself at odds with several of her co-stars, most notably Danny and Nia Booko, and former bestie Kristen Doute. — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 29 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1991, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for bestie

• arrestee
• contestee
• testy

Kids Definition

bestie

noun

best·​ie ˈbe-stē 

informal

: best friend