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

This week there was fresh hope for an end to the war in Gaza, yet another French prime minister resigned, and country legend Dolly Parton had to reassure fans that she wasn't dead.

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Dolly Parton thanked fans for their prayers but said she’s not planning on passing anytime soon.

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Dolly Parton also commented on the way that AI-generated images added fuel to the rumors.

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Dolly Parton shared a video on social media on Wednesday, hoping to put fans’ fears about her health to rest.

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“I want you to know that I’m not dying,” Parton said from the set of a Grand Ole Opry commercial.

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