parchment
2 synonyms for parchment, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A writing material made from treated animal skin, used before paper became common.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use parchment
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
parchment paper
parchment scroll
parchment colour
Etymology
From Old French parchemin, ultimately from Greek Pergamenos, "of Pergamon" — the ancient city (in modern-day Turkey) credited with developing this animal-skin writing material as a substitute for papyrus.
Full origin of parchment →Frequently asked questions
What does “parchment” mean?
The word “parchment” means a writing material made from treated animal skin, used before paper became common. In plain terms, a durable writing material made from animal skin, or the pale cream colour associated with it.
How do you pronounce “parchment”?
“Parchment” is pronounced PAHCH-muhnt (/ˈpʰɑɹt͡ʃmənt/ in IPA).
How do you use “parchment” in a sentence?
Here is “parchment” used in a sentence: “The medieval manuscript was written on parchment.”
What part of speech is “parchment”?
“Parchment” is a noun.
Where does the word “parchment” come from?
The word “parchment” comes from Old French. From Old French parchemin, ultimately from Greek Pergamenos, "of Pergamon" — the ancient city (in modern-day Turkey) credited with developing this animal-skin writing material as a substitute for papyrus.
Is “parchment” a common word?
“Parchment” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “parchment” have?
“Parchment” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a writing material made from treated animal skin, used before paper became common.
