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Parmesan
[pahr-muh-zahn, -zan, -zuhn, pahr-muh-zahn, -zan]
adjective
of or from Parma, in northern Italy.
noun
Also called Parmesan cheese.(sometimes lowercase)a hard, dry variety of Italian cheese made from skim milk, usually grated and sprinkled over pasta dishes and soups.
Parmesan
/ ˌpɑːmɪˈzæn, ˈpɑːmɪˌzæn /
adjective
of or relating to Parma or its inhabitants
noun
a native or inhabitant of Parma
Word History and Origins
Origin of Parmesan1
Example Sentences
I had that moment myself the first time I tasted real Parmesan cheese.
It comes with a little ketchup on it and I get a side salad, which is like arugula and a little Parmesan and maybe a small orange juice.
Spoon the reserved sauce over the top, then scatter with the remaining mozzarella and all the Parmesan.
As I wrote, “I accidentally let some fennel tossed with gruyere and Parmesan go a little longer in the oven than I had initially intended.”
Also called — though a much more pedestrian name — “Parmesan crisps,” frico offers the perfect bite: crispy, salty, cheesy and deeply savory.
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