Carlyle

American  

[kahr-lahyl] / kɑrˈlaɪl /

noun

1. Thomas, 1795–1881, Scottish essayist and historian.

2. a male given name.

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Carlyle British  

/ kɑːˈlaɪl /

noun

1. Robert. born 1961, Scottish actor; his work includes the television series Cracker and Hamish Macbeth and the films Trainspotting (1996), The Full Monty (1997), The Beach (2000), and 28 Weeks Later (2007)

2. Thomas. 1795–1881, Scottish essayist and historian. His works include Sartor Resartus (1833–34), The French Revolution (1837), lectures On Heroes, Hero-Worship, and the Heroic in History (1841), and the History of Frederick the Great (1858–65)

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Example Sentences

Carlyle Group CG -0.96%decrease; red down pointing triangle swung to a loss and reported a drop in revenue during the first quarter, driven by a wider loss in investment income.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

People watching stars head from the Carlyle to the Met Gala were aghast when a ‘furious’ woman tried to enter the hotel.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

Morton, who trained at the prestigious Central School of Speech and Drama in London, was also a noted stage actor who founded the Raindog Theatre Company with fellow actors Robert Carlyle and Caroline Paterson.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

Paying tribute to Morton on social media, Robert Carlyle wrote:

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

Carlyle wrings out his mop and looks around, satisfied with the cleanliness of the deck.

From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman