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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Simply fill the piecrust with parchment paper (or foil) and beans, rice, or pie weights, then bake as directed.
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Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 8 May 2024
Working in batches, place the chicken pieces on a large cutting board and cover them with a sheet of parchment paper.
—Lidey Heuck, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2024
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Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 8 May 2024
Working in batches, place the chicken pieces on a large cutting board and cover them with a sheet of parchment paper.
—Lidey Heuck, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2024
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 May. 2024.
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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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