christie
n. countable B1 Intermediate US //ˈkɹɪsti// UK //kɹˈɪsti// christie
n. a famous British writer known for her clever mystery stories and detective characters. You might know her for creating Hercule Poirot or Miss Marple.
n. Refers to Agatha Christie, the prolific English novelist celebrated for her contributions to the detective fiction genre. When used as an eponym, it often describes a specific style of 'whodunnit' mystery.
I am reading a Christie novel this weekend.
The library has a dedicated shelf for Christie mysteries because they remain so popular with readers.
The playwright attempted to emulate the classic Christie structure, carefully planting red herrings throughout the first act to mislead the audience.
Usage
Usually capitalized as a proper noun; can be used countably to refer to her individual works.