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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Spread vegetables on a baking sheet (lined with parchment paper or foil if desired).
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Faye Levy, Oc Register, 11 Feb. 2026
Ensure the parchment paper is centered in the microwave, away from the walls, to prevent it from sticking to the walls or rotating tray.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 10 Feb. 2026
Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
The set includes 21 labels (so there’s no fear of mixing up your wax and parchment papers).
—Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Feb. 2026
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Faye Levy, Oc Register, 11 Feb. 2026
Ensure the parchment paper is centered in the microwave, away from the walls, to prevent it from sticking to the walls or rotating tray.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 10 Feb. 2026
Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
The set includes 21 labels (so there’s no fear of mixing up your wax and parchment papers).
—Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for parchment
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“Parchment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/parchment. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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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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