noun
Common
Parker
PAH-kuh
Parker (noun) means someone who parks a vehicle, especially described by how well or badly they do it. Example: “He's a terrible parallel parker.”
noun
1
Someone who parks a vehicle, especially described by how well or badly they do it.
"He's a terrible parallel parker."
2
A gamekeeper or park attendant, in older usage.
3
A pen made by the Parker brand.
"At most street corners one would be offered exotic items of merchandise unavailable anywhere else in Spain - mouldy chocolate, laddered stockings, damp American cigarettes, leaky Parkers, and fake Swiss watches."
— Laurie Lee, As I walked out one midsummer morning (1969)
"She signed the contract with her father's old Parker."
name
1
A common English surname and given name, originally an occupational name for a gamekeeper.
How to use Parker
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishUsually a surname; also used loosely for someone parking a car, or a Parker-brand pen.
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Etymology
From park + -er, originally naming someone whose job was to look after a park or hunting ground.
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What does “Parker” mean?
The word “Parker” means someone who parks a vehicle, especially described by how well or badly they do it. In plain terms, usually a surname; also used loosely for someone parking a car, or a Parker-brand pen.
How do you pronounce “Parker”?
“Parker” is pronounced PAH-kuh (/ˈpɑɹkɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Parker” in a sentence?
Here is “Parker” used in a sentence: “He's a terrible parallel parker.”
What part of speech is “Parker”?
Depending on how it is used, “Parker” can be a noun and a name.
Is “Parker” a common word?
“Parker” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Parker” have?
“Parker” has 4 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: someone who parks a vehicle, especially described by how well or badly they do it.
Does "parker" have an older meaning?
Yes. In older usage, a "parker" was a gamekeeper or park attendant. This sense is now rare and survives mainly as a surname.
Is "Parker" a common surname?
Parker is widely used as a surname and given name in English-speaking countries, and it derives from the older meaning of a park attendant or gamekeeper. As a name it is always capitalised.
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