parchment
/ˈpɑːtʃmənt/
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Simple Meaning
a stiff, thin material made from animal skin, used in the past for writing on.
When to Use
📚Academic Writing⚙️Technical
Upper Intermediate — fluent in familiar topics
Examples in Conversation
“The old map was written on parchment, so it's very fragile.”
“You can use parchment paper to line your baking tray so the cookies don't stick.”
Learning Path
▶Full Definition
Material, made from the polished skin of a calf, sheep, goat or other animal, used like paper for writing.