Parsons

[pahr-suhnz]

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.

Parsons

/ 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)

Example Sentences

Kathryn Parsons, public affairs and partnerships manager for Solace, says the women they have spoken to during the count "are experiencing violence both as a cause and a consequence of their rough sleeping".

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Micah Parsons’ return should spark Green Bay’s defense against a Cowboys team coming off an embarrassing loss.

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"There's no technology-driven change to those prices," said Andrew Parsons, appearing before the Business and Trade Select Committee this February.

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Parsons was shown bobbing his head and swaying his shoulders to the rhythm of the chant.

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Aaron Rodgers and Micah Parsons enjoyed winning debuts for their new teams, the Pittsburgh Steelers and Green Bay Packers respectively, while the Indianapolis Colts ended the league's worst opening-day run with a stunning performance.

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