parchment

noun parch·ment \ ˈpärch-mənt \

|Updated on: 8 Jul 2018

Examples: parchment in a Sentence

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

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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 of parchment from the Web

Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or coat with cooking spray; set aside.

— darlene zimmerman, Detroit Free Press, "Red, white and blue cookies are a patriotic and healthy treat for the holiday," 2 July 2018
Set it on some plastic or parchment, and roll it out into an even cylinder, about 1 to 1 ½ inches in diameter.

— james p. dewan, chicagotribune.com, "5 flavor-packed sauces to pair with Fourth of July grilled steaks," 26 June 2018
Line two large, rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper.

— blake bakkila, Health.com, "3 Easy Summer Campfire Recipes Your Entire Family Will Enjoy," 22 June 2018
Line your countertop with plastic wrap or parchment paper.

— bonnie s. benwick, charlotteobserver, "Spicy, smoky, cheesy, melty burgers — on the inside," 19 June 2018
On a floured work surface, shape the dough into two 5-inch round disks, wrap tightly in plastic wrap or parchment, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 3 days.

— kelsey kloss, ELLE Decor, "The Classic Sugar Cookie Recipe Gets Made Over With Edible Flowers," 25 May 2016
Using a pencil, draw 13 2-inch hearts on the parchment, spacing them evenly.

— carla hall, Redbook, "Say "I <3 You" With This Dessert," 20 Jan. 2014
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees and line a baking sheet with a silicone mat or parchment paper.

— tara duggan, SFChronicle.com, "Recipe: Tahini Chocolate Chip Cookies," 20 June 2018
Grease a 9-by-13 baking dish with cooking oil spray and line the bottom with parchment paper, if desired, spraying it as well.

— becky krystal, Houston Chronicle, "This classic coffee cake is what good mornings are made of," 18 June 2018

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Origin and Etymology of parchment

Middle English parchemin, from Anglo-French, modification of Latin pergamena, from Greek pergamēnē, from feminine of Pergamēnos of Pergamum, from Pergamon Pergamum

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First Known Use: 14th century

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PARCHMENT Defined for English Language Learners

parchment

noun

Definition of parchment for English Language Learners

: paper made from the skin of a sheep or goat
: a document written on parchment
: strong and thick paper; especially : strong, tough paper that is used by cooks