Parmesan

[ pahr-muh-zahn, -zan, -zuhn; pahr-muh-zahn, -zan ]

adjective

1. of or from Parma, in northern Italy.

noun

1. (sometimes lowercase) Also called Parmesan cheese. a hard, dry variety of Italian cheese made from skim milk, usually grated and sprinkled over pasta dishes and soups.

Parmesan

/ ˌpɑːmɪˈzæn; ˈpɑːmɪˌzæn /

adjective

1. of or relating to Parma or its inhabitants

noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Parma

Word History and Origins

Origin of Parmesan¹

1510–20; < Middle French < Italian parmigiano pertaining to Parma

Example Sentences

Make your own breadcrumbs, don’t skimp on the Parmesan and consider including beef broth for extra richness.

From Ozy

Add the flour mixture to the egg mixture and whisk to combine, then stir in the Parmesan cheese.

From Washington Post

Someone who might include the Parmesan anecdote, but the purpose of its inclusion would be to explain not how women nag their brilliant husbands, but how brilliant men can sometimes be major jerks.

From Washington Post

Stir in the Parmesan and add the bacon, leaving the remaining bacon grease in the pan.

From Washington Post

In medium size bowl, using a fork, blend together eggs, Parmesan, salt, and pepper.

From The Daily Beast

Add the crème fraîche, Parmesan, and lemon juice and check the seasoning.

From The Daily Beast

Add the lettuce leaves, grated Parmesan cheese and the croutons.

From The Daily Beast

For example, what is labeled as “Parmesan cheese” in the U.S. is not produced in its original heartland of Emilia Romagna.

From The Daily Beast

Dust the surface of the fennel with the salt and pepper, then evenly distribute the grated Parmesan over the gratin.

From The Daily Beast

Fry in clarified dripping, and pour over the dish any white or green vegetable ragot, made hot; grate Parmesan over all.

From Project Gutenberg

Cut some fillets of grouse into cutlet shapes, also some slices of fried bread; sprinkle the latter with grated Parmesan cheese.

From Project Gutenberg

Let it all boil till the macaroni is tender, then add a tablespoonful of Parmesan cheese and an ounce of butter.

From Project Gutenberg

It is also served as an entrée raw, the stalks stuffed with Parmesan cheese.

From Project Gutenberg

Meanwhile she was smiling and praising the vegetable soup sprinkled with Parmesan cheese.

From Project Gutenberg