parchment paper
Americannoun
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Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of parchment paper
First recorded in 1855–60
Example Sentences
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Heat the oven to 300°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
From Salon ● Jul. 14, 2026
She says she lets the peppers sit at room temperature on a piece of parchment paper, turning them occasionally over a period of weeks.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 14, 2024
Spray a rimmed baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray, or coat it lightly with oil, or line it with parchment paper.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 20, 2023
Claire Trageser: Linda pulls the folder out and the first thing she notices is the swirling cursive on parchment paper.
From Scientific American ● Oct. 5, 2023
Twice a month, Constantine wrote me back on parchment paper that folded into an envelope.
From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett
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