Paley

[ pey-lee ]

noun

1. Grace, 1922–2007, U.S. short-story writer and poet.
2. William, 1743–1805, English theologian, philosopher, and clergyman.
3. William S., 1901–1991, U.S. broadcasting executive.

Paley

/ ˈpeɪlɪ /

noun

1. PaleyWilliam17431805MEnglishRELIGION: theologianPHILOSOPHY: philosopher William. 1743–1805, English theologian and utilitarian philosopher. His chief works are The Principles of Moral and Political Philosophy (1785), Horae Paulinae (1790), A View of the Evidences of Christianity (1794), and Natural Theology (1802)

Example Sentences

When he got his show, Kimmel went to the Paley Center in Beverly Hills, then called the Museum of Broadcasting, to watch Allen, Jack Paar and Carson.

From Los Angeles Times

In the early days of CicLAvia, says Paley, he always imagined the periodic event would eventually make way for a pair of long-term, car-free axes running the cardinal directions across Los Angeles.

From Slate

“It’s a postcard from the future,” said Aaron Paley, who helped launch the event in Los Angeles 14 years ago.

From Slate

Waterhouse transfixes with the garage-y “Big Love,” which was inspired by stories she heard from “Frozen Oranges” author Violet Paley about her manic episodes at a New York City bar.

From Los Angeles Times

Playing Babe Paley, she smoked 200 cigarettes a week.

From Los Angeles Times