Paxton

[ pak-stuhn ]

noun

1. Sir Joseph, 1801–65, English horticulturist and architect.

Paxton

/ ˈpækstən /

noun

1. PaxtonSir Joseph18011865MEnglishARCHITECTURE: architect Sir Joseph. 1801–65, English architect, who designed Crystal Palace (1851), the first large structure of prefabricated glass and iron parts

Example Sentences

“We could make this show about any house in the country,” Paxton says.

From Washington Post

She thinks if she asks you just the right question you’ll say My uncle touched me once or My dad told her Paxton was a little sick in the head.

From MIT Technology Review

Google’s policies essentially ensure its continued dominance, Paxton and his allies allege, while allowing the tech giant to collect lucrative fees during each stage of the advertising sale process.

From Washington Post

Paxton had also joined the Justice Department’s case in October, along with 10 other Republican state attorneys general, in the most significant monopolization case in more than two decades.

From Fortune

“For something this important, I hope the Supreme Court will hear us and hear us fast,” Paxton said.

From Washington Post

Features include a glass cupola designed by Sir Joseph Paxton, who also created the Crystal Palace in London.

From The Daily Beast

Paxton also has come under fire for not disclosing his ties to a number of nonprofits.

From The Daily Beast

But Paxton is vulnerable because of ethical issues, Houston said.

From The Daily Beast

Paxton was in the Army and visited the Village on the weekends to play gigs at the Gaslight and the Commons.

From The Daily Beast

Paxton Quigley remembers the moment she decided to get a gun.

From The Daily Beast

Paxton made his home at the Weedham estate and quite naturally had been included in the group.

From Project Gutenberg

It was obvious that Major Paxton's remark hadn't been a particularly bright one.

From Project Gutenberg

Both Coulter and Paxton fell upon the bully together and punished him severely.

From Project Gutenberg

He had seen liars before, and it seemed to him that if Paxton was lying he was doing a remarkable job of it.

From Project Gutenberg

"And I'll tell what I know about your sneaking in and out of the dormitories at night," added Paxton.

From Project Gutenberg