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

Bankers are hoping Medline, which is backed by Blackstone, Carlyle and Hellman & Friedman, helps close out a positive year for IPOs.

From The Wall Street Journal

After the IPO, Blackstone, Carlyle, and Hellman & Friedman will each continue to hold 17.4% of the voting power over the company.

From Barron's

Born and trained in France, Delpique has spent 25 years working in restaurants in the New York City area, such as the 21 Club and the Carlyle Hotel.

From The Wall Street Journal

Jerome Powell worked at the Carlyle Group and other private-equity firms before becoming Federal Reserve chair.

From Barron's

“It’s part of the private-equity business. It’s hard to control when deals close,” said John Redett, Carlyle’s chief financial officer and head of corporate strategy.

From The Wall Street Journal