Carlisle

[kahr-lahyl, kahr-lahyl]

noun

1. John Griffin 1835–1910, U.S. politician: Speaker of the House 1883–89.

2. a city in Cumbria, in NW England.

3. a city in S Pennsylvania.

4. Angling.,  a fishhook having a narrow bend.

Carlisle

/ ˈkɑːlaɪl, kɑːˈlaɪl /

noun

1. Latin name: Luguvallum. a city in NW England, administrative centre of Cumbria: railway and industrial centre. Pop: 71 773 (2001)

Example Sentences

Indiana Pacers coach Rick Carlisle spoke in support of Burke during his news conference before Game 1.

From Los Angeles Times

“She’s changed the game for women in broadcasting,” Carlisle said.

From Los Angeles Times

As part of its industry-wide Axe The Racing Tax campaign, four fixtures scheduled for that day at Lingfield Park, Carlisle, Uttoxeter and Kempton Park have been rearranged by the British Horseracing Authority.

From BBC

Wigan, Carlisle, Motherwell, Chester and Blackburn have all seen annual rent rises of 8% or more.

From BBC

Christopher Knox, for Graham, said the groundworker from near Carlisle had had multiple struggles and mental health problems and had made a "serious attempt" to take his own life in December which resulted in a long hospital stay and then him being remanded into prison.

From BBC