parchment

noun

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parch·ment | \ ˈpärch-mənt

Definition of parchment

1 : the skin of a sheep or goat prepared for writing on

2 : strong, tough, and often somewhat translucent paper made to resemble parchment

3 : a parchment manuscript also : an academic diploma

Examples of parchment in a Sentence

Ancient people wrote on parchment. a parchment dating back to ancient times Line the pan with a sheet of parchment.

Recent Examples on the Web Unfold pastry onto a piece of parchment paper and roll ½ inch bigger on all sides. — Kate Merker, Good Housekeeping, "Onion Tart," 11 Feb. 2021 Have on hand a bowl of cold water and a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper. — Nina Simonds, BostonGlobe.com, "Recipe: Celebrate the Lunar New Year with meatballs and bow-ties in this soup instead of dumplings," 9 Feb. 2021 Arrange parchment paper or wax paper on your work surface and spray it lightly with cooking spray. — Juliet Izon, Country Living, "This No-Bake Holiday Treat Doubles as Festive Décor," 9 Dec. 2020 These highly nonstick surfaces eliminate most of the needs for parchment paper, help prevent burning and make cleanup a breeze. — Paul Stephen, ExpressNews.com, "8 gifts for the foodie on your holiday shopping list," 25 Nov. 2020 Prepare two to three large baking sheets ($10, Bed Bath & Beyond) with foil (lightly greased), parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, "How to Make Florentine Cookies That Are Delightfully Thin and Crispy," 9 Nov. 2020 Use a sharp knife to release edges and use parchment paper to carefully lift cheesecake from pan. — Tribune News Service, cleveland, "A pumpkin spice celebration for cheesecake lovers," 27 Oct. 2020 Use a sharp knife to release edges and use parchment paper to carefully lift cheesecake from pan. — Amy Drew Thompson, orlandosentinel.com, "A pumpkin spice holiday celebration for cheesecake lovers," 21 Oct. 2020 To prepare salmon, heat oven to 400 F. Cut 4 large pieces of parchment paper into heart shapes, folding each in half. — June Naylor, Dallas News, "Quick and healthy: 5 (mostly) plant-based bowl recipes," 27 Jan. 2021

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