Parrish

American  

[par-ish] / ˈpær ɪʃ /

noun

1. Anne, 1888–1957, U.S. novelist and author of books for children.

2. (Frederick) Maxfield 1870–1966, U.S. painter and illustrator.

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Example Sentences

To convert the porch into a sunroom and sports-watching lounge, they hired Los Angeles interior designer Parrish Cameron Robe.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 7, 2026

The five years before and after retirement are the “red zone” when investors are more susceptible to sequence-of-return risk, says Steve Parrish, professor of practice at The American College of Financial Services.

From Barron's • Feb. 5, 2026

More than a decade into her career, the 30-year-old singer, whose full name is Kehlani Parrish, seems to have finally landed her long-prophesied “one song away” with “Folded.”

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 15, 2025

Parrish told ProPublica she had collected evidence that “shows ongoing and persistent activity” outside the facility that under statute and police directive “would be considered riotous, unlawful assembly and/or disorderly conduct.”

From Salon • Nov. 14, 2025

It looked like if I put it together and cut it down like Mr. Parrish said, it would definitely be on the money.

From "Slam!" by Walter Dean Myers