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

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

“It was an all-boys school and quite a competitive place, so there was an element of survival in that,” Parsons says over Zoom.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

The show’s unflinching exploration of human nature traces back to visionary British television producer Charlie Parsons.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

Danielle Parsons, employment partner at Irwin Mitchell, said haart's car policy raises questions for those wanting to enter its workforce.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

Squads of volunteers, organized by Parsons, were preparing the street for Hate Week, stitching banners, painting posters, erecting flagstaff's on the roofs, and perilously slinging wires across the street for the reception of streamers.

From "1984" by George Orwell