English Explanatory Dictionary

parlance

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A certain way of speaking, of using words; especially that associated with a particular job or interest.
  2. Of a word, the quality of being lexicalized; especially as jargon or slang.
  3. Speech, discussion or debate.

Pronunciation

/ˈpɑː.ləns/ /ˈpɑɹ.ləns/ en-us-parlance.ogg en-au-parlance.ogg

Word forms

parlance parlances

Etymology

From Middle English *parlaunce, from Anglo-Norman parlance, parlaunce, from parler (“to talk”) + -ance.

Synonyms

jargon
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