Carpentier

American  

[kahr-puhn-tyair, kahr-pen-tyer] / ˌkɑr pənˈtyɛər, kɑr pɛnˈtyɛr /

noun

1. Alejo 1904–80, Cuban novelist, writer, and musicologist.

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Carpentier British  

/ karpɑ̃tje /

noun

1. Georges (ʒɔrʒ), known as Gorgeous Georges. 1894–1975, French boxer: world light-heavyweight champion (1920–22)

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Example Sentences

Dean Carpentier and Ralph Velazquez each had two hits.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2022

And it says, “Dear Mr. President, I submit herewith my resignation as Carpentier Professor of Pediatrics and Executive Officer of the Department of Pediatrics to take effect at the close of the current academic year.”

From Scientific American • Dec. 23, 2021

“I really wanted them to be in the moment,” Carpentier said, “just so they could enjoy the week and look back on it.”

From Washington Times • Mar. 14, 2021

One player missing out on Paris through injury is Richard de Carpentier.

From BBC • May 11, 2017

Favell, the editor of Hoccleve, explains as cajolerie, or flattery, by words given by Carpentier in his supplement to “Du Cange.”

From Amenities of Literature Consisting of Sketches and Characters of English Literature by Disraeli, Isaac