Carrere
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Definition
Proper noun * Carrere: A surname, most notably referring to John Merven Carrere, an American architect.
Usage
- This word is used almost exclusively as a proper noun to refer to the historical figure John Merven Carrere or, by extension, to the architectural firm he co-founded.
- It is typically found in historical, architectural, or biographical contexts.
Examples
- Proper noun:
- The library was designed by Carrere and Hastings.
- Carrere was a pioneer in the City Beautiful movement.
Advanced Usage
- The name "Carrere" is often paired with "Hastings" (his partner Thomas Hastings) to refer to their architectural firm, Carrere and Hastings. This partnership is treated as a singular entity in discussions of American Beaux-Arts architecture.
- The firm of Carrere and Hastings left a lasting mark on New York City.
Variants and Related Words
- Carrere and Hastings: The name of the architectural partnership.
- Beaux-Arts: The architectural style in which Carrere and his firm were preeminent practitioners.
Synonyms
- Architect (when referring to his profession, not as a synonym for the name itself).
Noun
- United States architect who with his partner Thomas Hastings designed many important public buildings (1858-1911)