Parsons

American  

[pahr-suhnz] / ˈpɑr sənz /

noun

1. Talcott 1902–79, U.S. sociologist and author.

2. Theophilus, 1750–1813, U.S. jurist.

3. William, Third Earl of Rosse, 1800–67, Irish astronomer.

4. a town in SE Kansas.

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Parsons British  

/ ˈpɑːsənz /

noun

1. Sir Charles Algernon . 1854–1931, English engineer, who developed the steam turbine

2. Gram, real name Cecil Connor. 1946–73 US country-rock singer and songwriter; founder of the Flying Burrito Brothers (1968–70), he later released the solo albums G.P. (1973) and Grievous Angel (1974)

3. Talcott. 1902–79, US sociologist, author of The Structure of Social Action (1937) and The Social System (1951)

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Example Sentences

Jeremy Parsons, Artemis program manager, voiced confidence that despite any concern over Blue Origin's readiness, the mission was on track.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

A serving officer, Tristan Parsons, was also wrongly accused online and has been relocated after receiving threats.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

Parsons is also now the youngest filmmaker to top the box office.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

Created by 20-year-old director Kane Parsons, the film emerged from a popular YouTube series about being trapped in liminal spaces.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

Squads of volunteers, organized by Parsons, were preparing the street for Hate Week, stitching banners, painting posters, erecting flagstaff's on the roofs, and perilously slinging wires across the street for the reception of streamers.

From "1984" by George Orwell