Definition
parmesan
noun
- a hard, dry Italian cheese made from cow's milk, typically grated and used as a topping or ingredient in cooking
Usage: often capitalized when referring to the protected designation of origin (Parmigiano-Reggiano); commonly used in grated form
Examples
- She sprinkled parmesan over her pasta.
- The recipe calls for freshly grated parmesan cheese.
- Parmesan is a staple ingredient in Italian cooking.
- He ordered chicken parmesan for dinner.
- The salad was topped with shaved parmesan.
- Authentic parmesan comes from the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy.