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Parton

Parton

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A last name, especially that of Dolly Parton the American country singer
  • proper noun
  • /ˈpɑrtən/
: Parton
  • Pirates Voyage is Dolly Parton's newest venture that allows audience participation in battles on the sea.
  • Dolly Parton
  • Ms. Parton
  • Parton songs

The good part is that we can claim Dolly Parton as a hometown girl.

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Examples

  • When I was growing up, we were listening to Kris Kristofferson and Dolly Parton.

    Fiction book (2002)
  • Hi, this is Dolly Parton and this is the timeline of my career.

  • It's where Dolly Parton has her park.

    Fiction book (1993)
  • The good part is that we can claim Dolly Parton as a hometown girl.

  • All right, continuing on in entertainment news, you guys are familiar with Dolly Parton, of course, right.

  • There are exhibits of Abraham Lincoln, Michael Jackson, and Dolly Parton.

    Fiction book (1993)
  • They are having a Dolly Parton lookalike contest.

  • This is Dolly Parton.

  • My parents named me after Barbra Streisand and Dolly Parton, their favorite singers.

  • Dolly Parton is known for her incredible contributions to country music and philanthropy.

Surface Forms

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Etymology

Parton as a surname usually comes from the place name Parton, meaning someone 'from Parton'. That is why the family name Parton (as in Dolly Parton) shows a link to that village or place.