Carlisle

American  

[kahr-lahyl, kahr-lahyl] / kɑrˈlaɪl, ˈkɑr laɪl /

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.

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Carlisle British  

/ ˈkɑːlaɪl, kɑːˈlaɪl /

noun

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

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Example Sentences

One night in 1768, Christian VII of Denmark partied all night at Carlisle House and was later inspired to hold a 1,500-guest masquerade.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

With money from an English lover and the patronage of the notorious Chudleigh, Cornelys launched an “assembly and concert rooms” in 1760 at Carlisle House in fashionable Soho Square.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Thompson, who also played for Tranmere Rovers, Bury and Carlisle, was remembered as a "beacon of hope" at his funeral in May last year.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

Someone living in Gretna earning £50,000 a year will pay £1,496 more in income tax annually than their colleagues living in Carlisle earning the same amount.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

“And since one good turn deserves another,” Marla’s voice is saying, “Jessica Carlisle wants to help Rosa do something she would never be able to do on her own—go for a run.”

From "The Running Dream" by Wendelin Van Draanen