Parma
Americannoun
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a city in N Italy, SE of Milan.
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a city in NE Ohio.
noun
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a city in N Italy, in Emilia-Romagna: capital of the duchy of Parma and Piacenza from 1545 until it became part of Italy in 1860; important food industry (esp Parmesan cheese). Pop: 163 457 (2001)
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a city in NE Ohio, south of Cleveland. Pop: 83 861 (2003 est)
Example Sentences
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Shortly after retiring from a 35-year career as a construction electrician, the Parma, Ohio, resident had shoulder-reconstruction surgery in late 2016.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 27, 2026
Mexico also agreed to recognize hundreds of food and drink products from specific EU regions, such as Parma ham and Roquefort cheese.
From Barron's ● May 22, 2026
The next destination is Parma - yet to be researched by Muir - where Italy host the world champions on Saturday.
From BBC ● May 9, 2026
John Mitchell's England, who are searching for a record eighth consecutive Six Nations title, next face Italy in Parma on 9 May, with Wales facing Ieland in Belfast later that day.
From BBC ● Apr. 25, 2026
He smells like the Acqua di Parma factory exploded.
From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti
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