United States saxophonist and leader of the bop style of jazz (1920-1955)
"Charlie Parker revolutionized jazz by leading a new generation of musicians in the fast-paced bop style."
United States writer noted for her sharp wit (1893-1967)
"The author of Please Don't Eat My Deserts is Parker, the American writer known for her sharp wit."
A Parker-brand pen.
"The parker was seen sweeping up leaves in the center of the city park to keep it tidy."
A parkkeeper.
An occupational surname, from occupations for a gamekeeper.
"The Parker family has lived in that village since their ancestor first took on the role of gamekeeper centuries ago."
The word Parker comes from combining the verb to park with the suffix -er, which denotes a person who performs that action. It was first used in English to describe someone whose job is to take care of horses or manage stables at a racecourse before its meaning shifted to refer specifically to a horse trainer.