parlance
Americannoun
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a way or manner of speaking; vernacular; idiom.
legal parlance.
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speech, especially a formal discussion or debate.
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talk; parley.
noun
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a particular manner of speaking, esp when specialized; idiom
political parlance
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archaic any discussion, such as a debate
Etymology
Origin of parlance
Example Sentences
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If the maximum pressure is exceeded, the helium escapes—a process known in industry parlance as “boil-off.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026
A clue to how quickly options traders thought the latest volatility spike could dissipate was seen in VIX futures, which remained below the VIX over recent sessions, a condition known in trader parlance as backwardation.
From MarketWatch • Jan. 22, 2026
It was once said, for instance, that Disney’s cast members — staff, in park parlance — would be able to recognize if someone’s personality leaned resistance, First Order or rogue.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 14, 2026
In the modern parlance, the majority are simply not having him.
From BBC • Jan. 4, 2026
Except in New York parlance where “north” and “south” are “uptown” and “downtown.”
From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed
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