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

Woven baskets filled with Parker House rolls or Hawaiian rolls.

From Salon

“The challenges from higher oil prices, and what it means for inflation, puts the Fed in a tricky situation,” says Stephen Parker, co-head of global investment strategy at J.P.

From Barron's

The manoeuvres were a "demonstration with a military lens" to show those watching that the boats had the ability to coordinate their movements, said Jennifer Parker, a former Australian naval warfare officer.

From Barron's

I still think Scott Parker's side will be competitive, but I don't see them getting anything against his old club this time.

From BBC

She said one of her business partners, Seth Parker, oversaw the process of setting rates.

From The Wall Street Journal