/lɛsˈtreɪd/ or /ˈlɛsˌtreɪd/ (English pronunciation with a French influence)

Definitions

1. noun

a detective or police officer, especially in the London Metropolitan Police Service; a copper

“Lestrade is a brilliant detective with years of experience.”

2. proper noun

a British detective fiction series by Colin Dexter

“The television adaptation of Inspector Morse and Lestrade were both well-received.”