parchment
noun
parch·ment
ˈpärch-mənt 
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.
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The best insurance for longevity is to buy high-quality bakeware, take care of it by using parchment paper, gently but thoroughly clean it, and store it neatly to avoid breakage or scratches.
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Carrie Honaker, Southern Living, 26 Feb. 2025
Line a sheet pan with a silicone mat or parchment paper.
—Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2025
To make the project, sandwich flowers between two pieces of parchment paper, and press them in a heavy book.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Feb. 2025
Make sure the parchment paper extends slightly above the rim of the pan.
—Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 13 Feb. 2025
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Carrie Honaker, Southern Living, 26 Feb. 2025
Line a sheet pan with a silicone mat or parchment paper.
—Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2025
To make the project, sandwich flowers between two pieces of parchment paper, and press them in a heavy book.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Feb. 2025
Make sure the parchment paper extends slightly above the rim of the pan.
—Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 13 Feb. 2025
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“Parchment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/parchment. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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parchment
noun
parch·ment
ˈpärch-mənt
1
: the skin of a sheep or goat prepared as a writing material
2
: a paper like parchment
3
: something written on parchment
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