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parlance::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | idiom |
| Type of | expression, formulation |
Examples of parlance
parlance
Even since becoming world champion Daley has, in horse racing parlance, refused.
From the independent.co.uk
Jody is often presumed to be medically unfit for service, a 4F in WWII parlance.
From the en.wikipedia.org
In fashion parlance, he is a commercial designer as opposed to an editorial one.
From the guardian.co.uk
All the terms we would consider unacceptable they still use in common parlance.
From the express.co.uk
If it enters common parlance, they may have difficulty defending their trademark.
From the economist.com
The confessions sound bizarre indeed to anyone familiar with American parlance.
From the time.com
His career was henceforth, in contemporary parlance, a tennis ball of fortune.
From the irishtimes.com
Proficiency, in the parlance of testing, means command of core grade-level skills.
From the washingtonpost.com
In wine tasting parlance, they can be supple, silky, velvety, soft, ripe or sweet.
From the washingtonpost.com
- A manner of speaking that is natural to native speakers of a language
- A certain way of speaking, of using words, especially when it comes to those with a particular job or interest; Speech, discussion or debate
- Choice of words used within a specific group, a weak form of cant.
