parm

Or Parm

[pahrm]

adjective

Informal.

1. parmigiana.

   chicken parm.

noun

Informal.

1. Parmesan.

   Be sure to use fresh, good-quality parm in this recipe.

Word History and Origins

Origin of parm¹

An Americanism dating back to 1970–75; by shortening of Parmesan ( def. ) or parmigiana ( def. )

Example Sentences

Parm Sandhu, a former chief superintendent in the Met, questioned how the force would "find the solutions" to the issues raised in the BBC's investigation if it did not accept it had an "institutional problem".

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Some good options here are a classic caprese; prosciutto and gruyere; thin-sliced turkey with sundried tomato and pesto; or even chicken parm.

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He went on to highlight dishes including the chicken parm, and instructed readers, “Dan Tana’s is not about denying yourself things.”

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The implication was clear: Americans still want their Parm.

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Launched in early 2025, the program offers customized training for grocery buyers, restaurant suppliers and specialty food staff, transforming them into full-fledged “ambassadors” of Parm.

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