parson

ˈpɑːsn̩

Definition

Definition of parson - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

religion

Anglican cleric with parish control

The parson led the Sunday service with grace.

minister

rector

vicar

clergyman

Dated

any clergyman

Dated

The parson offered guidance to those in need.

minister

pastor

priest

Add a suggestion |

Feedback:

Expressions with parson

💡 Discover popular phrases, idioms, collocations, or phrasal verbs. Click any expression to learn more, listen to its pronunciation, or save it to your favorites.

parson's nose

the fatty end portion of a fowl's tail

The parson's nose is the juiciest part.

Origin of parson

Middle English, persone (person)

Terms with parson included in their meaning

💡 A powerful way to uncover related words, idioms, and expressions linked by the same idea — and explore meaning beyond exact word matches.

rumpless

adj.

chicken breed

lacking a pronounced rump or parson's nose

parsonage

parson's house

house for a parson not a rector or vicar

Examples of parson in a sentence

A new parson was appointed to the rural community.
The parson delivered a heartfelt sermon.
A parson was present at the community event.

View all translations of parson

✨Click below to see the appropriate translations facing each meaning.

French:curé, ecclésiastique, ...
German:Pfarrer, ...
Italian:parroco, prete, ...
Spanish:párroco, clérigo, ...
Portuguese:pároco, sacerdote, ...
Chinese:牧师, 教士, ...
Japanese:牧師, パーソン, ...
Arabic:قِسِّيس, رَجُل دِين, ...
Hebrew:כּוֹמֶר, ...
Russian:пастор, преподобный, ...
Ukrainian:пастор, проповідник, ...
Hindi:पादरी, ...
Bengali:পাদ্রী, ধর্মযাজক, ...
Catalan:rector, pastor, ...
Czech:farář, ...
Danish:præst, ...
Dutch:predikant, dominee, ...
Greek:εφημέριος, πάστορας, ...
Hungarian:anglikán plébános, lelkész, ...
Khmer:បូជាចារ្យអង់គ្លិកង់, បព្វជិត, ...
Korean:목사, 목회자, ...
Persian:کشیش, واعظ, ...
Polish:proboszcz, duchowny, ...
Portuguese (BR):pároco, pastor, ...
Romanian:paroh, preot, ...
Swedish:pastor, präst, ...
Thai:นักบวช, ...
Turkish:papaz, din adamı, ...
Vietnamese:mục sư, ...

Browse the dictionary entries starting with “p”:

Discover how Reverso redefines the dictionary

Go beyond “simple words”

100,000 expressions & idioms Understand any expression you come across: from corporate jargon like 💬 touch base or ↩️ circle back to everyday expressions such as 🌊 out of the blue or 🦆 lame duck, as well as idioms like 🍲 spill the beans and 🐎 hold your horses.

40,000 images When you search for a concrete noun or object, images help you grasp the meaning at a glance. Try searching for 🧵 puppytooth, 🎠 merry-go-round, ⚜️ fleur-de-lys, or 💤 bunk bed.

Informal language & slang Everyday conversations are packed with informal expressions and slang. Meanings are clearly tagged, so you'll always know when a word is casual. Look up hangry (😋 hungry + 😡 angry), 😎 rizz, 🕹️ noob, or 🔑 low-key.

Abbreviations & acronyms Quickly decode modern abbreviations and acronyms. Go from IDK to OMG in seconds and stay up to date with popular abbreviations such as 🐐 GOAT, 📜 tl;dr, 👀 POV, or 🖥️ AFK.

Regional usage (US / UK) Reverso highlights regional differences between American and British English. You’ll never have to wonder where a word is commonly used: try lift vs. elevator, courgette vs. zucchini, or popular British slang like dodgy or banter. What’s more, when you search for 'color', you’ll immediately see its British counterpart, 'colour'.

Get more than a simple definition

Translations for each meaning View translations alongside each meaning to see how a word is translated in each context. Simply toggle translations ON and choose among 25+ languages. You can also display the translation of definitions or examples into your native language to deepen your understanding.

Synonyms & related words by meaning View synonyms and related words for each meaning, not just for the word as a whole. This helps you choose the most accurate word for your context. Click the

icon to discover related terms: analogies, antonyms, common collocates, words with same roots, umbrella terms… Try with happening or hunch.

Multiple examples for every meaning Each meaning comes with three real-life examples to show you how the word is used in different contexts. Click the

icon next to the first example to see two additional options and learn to use new vocabulary naturally.

Go from understanding to mastery

Save words for later review Click the

icon to save words you want to revisit. You can also save a specific meaning by clicking on the

icon next to it. For example, you might want to save the word “table” as a verb, which means “to postpone”.

Practice with personalized flashcards Reverso automatically transforms your searches and saved words into personalized flashcards and quizzes, featuring high-quality audio and usage examples. This helps you transform terms you only recognize into words you actually use confidently.

Learn with Netflix, YouTube, and your favorite texts With Reverso Chrome extension, transform movies, TV shows, articles, or song lyrics into an interactive lesson. Look up words and expressions in one click on any website and learn with your favorite content.