Carteret

American  

[kahr-ter-it, kahr-tuh-ret] / ˈkɑr tər ɪt, ˌkɑr təˈrɛt /

noun

1. John, Earl of Granville, 1690–1763, British statesman and orator.

2. a city in NE New Jersey.

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Carteret British  

/ ˈkɑːtərɪt /

noun

1. John, 1st Earl Granville. 1690–1763, British statesman, diplomat, and orator who led the opposition to Walpole (1730–42), after whose fall he became a leading minister as secretary of state (1742–44)

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Example Sentences

Records show that no one from the OCR has responded to the Carteret County district since February, including to its request to dismiss the agreement and postpone any remaining reform efforts.

From Salon • Dec. 20, 2025

Carteret, N.J., is launching a ferry service to Manhattan, adjacent to a waterfront film and television production complex.

From New York Times • Apr. 8, 2024

Carteret does point out, though, that his interpersonal skills would need to be researched more fully and that his style of play could become a problem if not winning matches.

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2024

Six of the passengers were from coastal Carteret County and were returning from a charity hunting event.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 6, 2024

And my Lady Carteret won't do better, though she is naught but airs and graces, and he's fifty-five if he's a day!

From Sophia A Romance by Weyman, Stanley John