parton

[pahr-ton]

noun

Physics.

1. a constituent of the nucleon originally postulated in the theoretical analysis of high-energy scattering of electrons by nucleons and subsequently identified with quarks and gluons.

Parton

¹

/ ˈpɑːtən /

noun

1. Dolly. born 1946, US country and pop singer and songwriter

parton

²

/ ˈpɑːˌtɒn /

noun

1. physics a hypothetical elementary particle postulated as a constituent of neutrons and protons

Word History and Origins

Origin of parton¹

1965–70; part(icle) + -on ¹; coined by R. P. Feynman

Word History and Origins

Origin of parton¹

from _part + _-on

Example Sentences

Cruise, 63, accepted an honorary Oscar at the annual Governors Awards in Hollywood alongside singer-philanthropist Dolly Parton, choreographer Debbie Allen and production designer Wynn Thomas.

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On Sunday, she attended the motion picture academy’s 16th Governors Awards at the Ray Dolby Ballroom in Hollywood, where Tom Cruise was given an honorary Oscar, along with Debbie Allen, Dolly Parton and production designer Wynn Thomas.

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Trailblazer Wynn Thomas, widely recognized as the first Black production designer in film, and Dolly Parton also received Oscars at the Governors Awards ceremony.

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Health issues, which led to a postponement of her December Las Vegas residency, prevented Parton from attending in person.

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Lily Tomlin, Parton’s “9 to 5” co-star, gave a delightful, digressive introduction.

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