Parker

American  

[pahr-ker] / ˈpɑr kər /

noun

1. Charles Christopher, Jr. Bird, 1920–55, U.S. jazz saxophonist and composer.

2. Dorothy (Rothschild), 1893–1967, U.S. author.

3. Sir Gilbert, 1862–1932, Canadian novelist and politician in England.

4. Horatio William, 1863–1919, U.S. composer, organist, and teacher.

5. John, 1729–75, American Revolutionary patriot.

6. Matthew, 1504–75, English theologian.

7. Quanah. Quanah.

8. Theodore, 1810–60, U.S. preacher, theologian, and reformer.

9. a male given name.

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Parker British  

/ ˈpɑːkə /

noun

1. Sir Alan ( William ). born 1944, British film director and screenwriter; his films include Bugsy Malone (1976), Midnight Express (1978), Mississippi Burning (1988), The Commitments (1991), and Angela's Ashes (2000); chairman of the British Film Institute (1998–99) and of the Film Council (1999–2004)

2. Charlie. nickname Bird or Yardbird. 1920–55, US jazz alto saxophonist and composer; the leading exponent of early bop

3. Dorothy ( Rothschild ). 1893–1967, US writer, noted esp for the ironical humour of her short stories

4. Matthew. 1504–75, English prelate. As archbishop of Canterbury (1559–75), he supervised Elizabeth I's religious settlement

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Example Sentences

“Essentially, we see this much software multiple compression about once every five years, on an enterprise value/sales basis, and every 15 years on earnings,” said Trivariate’s founder Adam Parker.

From Barron's

The new proposals would challenge private-equity firms’ ability to operate if enacted, said Regan Parker, chief executive of the Association for Responsible Healthcare Investment, a healthcare investor trade group.

From The Wall Street Journal

Clarets boss Scott Parker said afterwards they need to change draws into victories, and of course he is right - but doing that is clearly difficult for them.

From BBC

Stephen Parker, the executive director of the National Independent Venue Association, said that if speculative tickets are banned in California, venues could save up to $50,000 in staffing expenses.

From Los Angeles Times

But Scott Parker's men could not hold out as a late Spurs equaliser leaves Burnley 10 points adrift of safety.

From Barron's