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

On Friday, the jazz guitarist Jeff Parker wrote on Instagram about his experiences playing with Gadson.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Lindsay Nead, founder of Parker Management, manages many former leads and contestants from the franchise as well as shows like “Love is Blind” and “Dancing With the Stars.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Judge Richard Parker agreed with the prosecutors, holding that treason may be committed “wherever allegiance is due.”

From Slate • Apr. 2, 2026

“ShiftKey unequivocally does not use any data broker services or engage in any surveillance-wage setting,” said Regan Parker, the company’s chief legal and public affairs officer.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

Chief among these was a handbook by an Army officer named Parker Hitt, an expert who had gone to France to serve with American forces.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield