parchment

[ˈpɑːtʃmənt]

parchment Definition

  • 1a material made from the skin of a sheep or goat, used in the past for writing on and for making books, etc.
  • 2a type of stiff, thin paper used especially for legal documents

Using parchment: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "parchment" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The manuscript was written on parchment.

  • Example

    The deed was printed on a piece of parchment.

  • Example

    The recipe was written on a piece of parchment paper.

parchment Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for parchment

Phrases with parchment

  • the art of creating designs and patterns on parchment paper using techniques such as embossing, perforating, and coloring

    Example

    She learned parchment craft and made beautiful greeting cards.

  • a type of non-stick baking paper that is used to line baking sheets and prevent food from sticking

    Example

    The recipe calls for lining the baking sheet with parchment paper.

  • a lampshade made of parchment paper or a similar material

    Example

    The parchment lampshade gave a warm glow to the room.

Origins of parchment

from Old French 'perchemin', from Latin 'pergamena', from Pergamum, a city in ancient Asia Minor where parchment was made

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Summary: parchment in Brief

Parchment [ˈpɑːtʃmənt] is a material made from the skin of a sheep or goat, used in the past for writing on and for making books, etc. It is also a type of stiff, thin paper used especially for legal documents. The term extends into phrases like 'parchment craft,' referring to the art of creating designs on parchment paper, and 'parchment paper,' a type of non-stick baking paper.

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