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

"It has been an immense privilege to lead this great club over the past two years," said Parker.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

Adam Parker: I have always been interested in empirically studying things.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

Burnley head coach Scott Parker has left the club by mutual consent, eight days after their relegation from the Premier League.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

To create a list of the best names in this dividend universe, Parker identified firms that have increased their dividends this year and are in the bottom quintile of dividend payout ratios.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

Deb-and-Kiki are showing Ms. Parker a new piece they learned, blowing rippling notes like jungle birds.

From "Muffled" by Jennifer Gennari