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DictionaryparchmentBaking paper
noun

parchment

Heat-resistant, grease-resistant paper used for baking.

I line the baking sheet with parchment before adding cookies.

Etymology
pergamenaLatinparchment

Baking parchment takes its name from animal-skin parchment, which it resembles in some practical properties. The name transferred to treated paper suitable for separating food from a baking surface.

More examples

  • Cut a circle of parchment to fit the cake pan.
  • The parchment keeps the roasted vegetables from sticking.
  • She lifts the brownies out by the edges of the parchment.

Similar words

parchment paper
Specifies the baking material rather than traditional writing parchment.