parlance
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
In financial markets parlance, a “left tail” outcome refers to a major crash.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 11, 2026
In Gen Z parlance, they’re “Chinamaxxing”—becoming the most Chinese they can be.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 24, 2026
As details of the crash emerged in news reports, his heart sank: The plane was a Canadair Regional Jet, or CRJ in airline parlance, the same aircraft that Sam piloted.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 14, 2026
Twila is, in Hollywood parlance, a “firecracker” — you know, the tough-talking dame who inevitably nurses a wounded heart.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 15, 2026
He was, in the parlance of horsemen, “bombproof.”
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
Vocabulary lists containing parlance
Just Mercy
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Twelve Years a Slave
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
The Boys in the Boat
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
