Carter

American  

[kahr-ter] / ˈkɑr tər /

noun

1. Bennett Lester Benny, 1907–2003, U.S. jazz saxophonist and composer.

2. Betty Lillie Mae Jones, 1930–98, U.S. jazz singer.

3. Don(ald James), 1926–2012, U.S. bowler.

4. Elliott Elliott Cook Carter, Jr., 1908–2012, U.S. composer.

5. Hodding 1907–72, U.S. journalist and publisher.

6. Howard, 1873–1939, English Egyptologist.

7. Jimmy James Earl Carter, Jr., born 1924, 39th president of the United States 1977–81.

8. Mrs. Leslie Caroline Louise Dudley, 1862–1937, U.S. actress.

9. Maybelle Mother Maybelle Carter, 1909–78, U.S. country-and-western singer and guitarist.

10. Nick, pen name of authors who wrote a detective-story series in which Nick Carter, created by John R. Coryell, is the main character.

11. Rosalynn Eleanor Rosalynn Smith Carter, 1928–2023, U.S. First Lady 1977–81 (wife of Jimmy Carter).

12. a male given name.

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Carter British  

/ ˈkɑːtə /

noun

1. Angela. 1940–92, British novelist and writer; her novels include The Magic Toyshop (1967) and Nights at the Circus (1984)

2. Elliot ( Cook ). 1908–2012, US composer. His works include the Piano Sonata (1945–46), four string quartets, and other orchestral pieces: Pulitzer Prize 1960, 1973

3. Howard. 1873–1939, English Egyptologist: excavated the tomb of the Pharaoh Tutankhamen

4. James Earl, known as Jimmy. born 1924, US Democratic statesman; 39th president of the US (1977–81); Nobel peace prize 2002

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Example Sentences

The Dodgers’ closer gave up a single to former Dodger Joc Pedersen and then a two-run home run to Evan Carter that cut the lead to 7-6.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

Carter also touted the Big Ten’s ability to organize name, image and likeness deals for athletes using NIL collectives.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

Mr. Clinton decided to let Carter proceed as a private citizen, thinking it might give Kim a chance to back down.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

"A huge congratulations to the whole group; we wish them many more happy memories ahead," said Andy Carter, from Allwyn, operator of The National Lottery.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Ellis Carter stood a few feet away from me.

From "P.S. Be Eleven" by Rita Williams-Garcia