noun

parm

pahm

Parm (noun) means informal short form of "parmesan," or a dish made in the parmigiana style, breaded and baked with cheese and tomato sauce. Example: “Can you grate some parm over the pasta?”

noun

Informal short form of "parmesan," or a dish made in the parmigiana style, breaded and baked with cheese and tomato sauce.

"Can you grate some parm over the pasta?"

"They ordered chicken parm for dinner."

How to use parm

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA quick, informal way to say "parmesan cheese" or refer to a parmigiana-style dish like chicken parm.

When to use it

Very casual — mainly used in spoken and menu language, not formal writing.

Word forms

parms plural

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Etymology

A casual shortening of "parmesan" or "parmigiana."

Rhymes for parm

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Frequently asked questions

What does “parm” mean?

The word “parm” means informal short form of "parmesan," or a dish made in the parmigiana style, breaded and baked with cheese and tomato sauce. In plain terms, a quick, informal way to say "parmesan cheese" or refer to a parmigiana-style dish like chicken parm.

How do you pronounce “parm”?

“Parm” is pronounced pahm (/pɑɹm/ in IPA).

How do you use “parm” in a sentence?

Here is “parm” used in a sentence: “Can you grate some parm over the pasta?”

What part of speech is “parm”?

“Parm” is a noun.