parchment paper
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of parchment paper
First recorded in 1855–60
Example Sentences
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Lightly grease an 8 x 8-inch baking pan and line it with parchment paper.
From Salon • Oct. 29, 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
They blended natural gum with crushed seashells and sand and applied this paste to parchment paper.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 28, 2023
Let the shallots cool, then wrap tightly in a small piece of parchment paper or wax paper.
From Washington Times • May 24, 2023
Cut with cookie cutters and transfer to a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.
From "Hope Springs" by Jaime Berry
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