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Definition of parm
parm
/pɑːrm/
parm
Plural:parms
parm Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
5
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
1
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• noun
1
North American An informal shortening of Parmesan cheese, a hard, granular Italian cheese frequently grated over pasta and other savory dishes.
Example
"The waiter asked if we wanted extra parm grated over our bowls of spaghetti."
2
North American An informal shortening of parmigiana, referring to a dish or sandwich made with breaded meat or eggplant topped with tomato sauce and melted cheese.
Example
"He ordered a hot chicken parm sub from the local Italian deli for lunch."
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Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Parm. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/parm