Charterhouse

American  

[chahr-ter-hous] / ˈtʃɑr tərˌhaʊs /

noun

plural

Charterhouses

1. a Carthusian monastery.

2. the hospital and charitable institution founded in London, in 1611, on the site of a Carthusian monastery.

3. the public school into which this hospital was converted.

4. the modern heir of this school, now located in Surrey.

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Charterhouse British  

/ ˈtʃɑːtəˌhaʊs /

noun

1. a Carthusian monastery

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Etymology

Origin of Charterhouse

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English, from Anglo-French chartrouse (taken as charter + house ), after Chatrousse, a village in Dauphiné near which the order was founded; see Carthusian, whence the first r of the Anglo-French word

Example Sentences

"We already have Nigerian parents in the UK sending their children to the Charterhouse in Nigeria for September."

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2025

In 2000, his edition of Stendhal’s 19th century novel “The Charterhouse of Parma” was a surprise best-seller.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 1, 2022

A spokeswoman for the Charterhouse, a historic complex in London, confirmed that he died there at a care home but did not cite a cause.

From Washington Post • Apr. 5, 2020

Genesis formed at Charterhouse school in Surrey in 1967, and enjoyed cult success until the early 1970s, when their fourth album, Foxtrot, became their highest-charting release, and a theatrical tour stoked their reputation.

From The Guardian • Mar. 4, 2020

Upon what principles that master proceeded to train the youth of Charterhouse I am unable to speak; they were most likely those in vogue at the time of young Leech’s sojourn.

From John Leech, His Life and Work. Vol. 1 by Frith, William Powell