1. a writing material made from animal skin, especially sheep or goat skin, that has been prepared for writing
Usage: historical
2. a document or manuscript written on parchment
3. a heavy paper that resembles parchment

Examples

• The ancient scroll was written on parchment made from sheepskin.
• Medieval monks copied religious texts onto parchment.
• The diploma was printed on heavy parchment paper.
• Archaeologists discovered several parchments in the cave.
• The baker lined the pan with parchment paper.
• The old parchment was yellowed with age.
• She used parchment paper to prevent the cookies from sticking.