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

Last year its president Andrew Parsons told BBC Sport he was opposed to "blanket solutions" for transgender participation policies.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Since his early days designing for Perry Ellis, fresh off a winning showcase at the Parsons School of Design’s end-of-term fashion show, Jacobs has relished throwing a wrench in the system.

From Salon • Mar. 27, 2026

Burnett then called every six months pressing to produce it until Parsons finally agreed to grant him the American licensing rights.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

When he took over as sporting director last winter, Parsons quickly set about overhauling the roster, leaving Angel City with one of the youngest teams in the NWSL, averaging 25 years of age, this season.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2026

Colonel Parsons used him as a messenger a lot because he knew his way around Redding.

From "My Brother Sam is Dead" by James Lincoln Collier and Christopher Collier