Blackstone

American  

[blak-stohn, blak-stuhn] / ˈblækˌstoʊn, ˈblæk stən /

noun

1. Sir William, 1723–80, English jurist and writer on law.

2. a river in S Massachusetts, flowing SE across NE Rhode Island to Pawtucket. About 40 miles (64 km) long.

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Blackstone British  

/ ˈblækˌstəʊn, -stən /

noun

1. Sir William . 1723–80, English jurist noted particularly for his Commentaries on the Laws of England (1765–69), which had a profound influence on jurisprudence in the US

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Example Sentences

Blackstone posted first-quarter net income of $649.7 million, or 83 cents a share, as total revenues grew 10% to $3.62 billion.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

Jersey Mike’s Subs, the sandwich chain majority owned by private-equity giant Blackstone, is going public.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

"It's actually surprising how effectively the dark fleet operated throughout the duration of the war," said David Tannenbaum, director at US‑based sanctions consultancy Blackstone Compliance Services.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

Private-credit funds managed by Apollo Global Management, Ares Management and Blackstone will make up 12% of the index, which also includes insurers, regional banks and credit-card companies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

The next morning, I do my best to not think about my trip to Blackstone Prison.

From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston