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

/ ˈpɑːˌtɒn /

noun

1. physics a hypothetical elementary particle postulated as a constituent of neutrons and protons

Parton

²

/ ˈpɑːtən /

noun

1. PartonDolly1946FUSMUSIC: country singerMUSIC: pop singerMUSIC: songwriter Dolly. born 1946, US country and pop singer and songwriter

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

A rumoured appearance by country legend Dolly Parton failed to materialise, but fans at the Bridgestone Arena saw a range of other performances.

From BBC

Panorama – which has seen leaked invoices, bank statements, details of rent payments and lease agreements – asked Nicholas Parton, head of forensic accounting at Opus Pear Tree, to examine the school’s finances.

From BBC

In the 18-track release, Malone sings alongside country music heavies including Morgan Wallen, Tim McGraw, Dolly Parton and Blake Shelton.

From Los Angeles Times

But the Grammys punted on other easy choices for rock categories — no Dolly Parton for her feel-good ripper “Rockstar,” no Hozier for the streaming smash “Unreal Unearth,” no nod for young guitar god Mk.gee for “Two Star & The Dream Police?”

From Los Angeles Times

As Heather "Digby" Parton wrote at Salon Wednesday, people backed Trump's "aesthetics and attitudes" but knew nothing about his policies.

From Salon