Parker

Other forms: Parkers

Definitions of Parker
  1. noun
    United States saxophonist and leader of the bop style of jazz (1920-1955)
    synonyms: Bird Parker, Charles Christopher Parker, Charlie Parker, Yardbird Parker
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    example of:
    saxist, saxophonist
    a musician who plays the saxophone
  2. noun
    United States writer noted for her sharp wit (1893-1967)
    synonyms: Dorothy Parker, Dorothy Rothschild Parker
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    example of:
    author, writer
    a person who writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
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