parlance

[ pahr-luhns ]

noun

1. a way or manner of speaking; vernacular; idiom:

   legal parlance.

2. speech, especially a formal discussion or debate.
3. talk; parley.

parlance

/ ˈpɑːləns /

noun

1. a particular manner of speaking, esp when specialized; idiom

   political parlance

2. archaic.
   any discussion, such as a debate

Word History and Origins

Origin of parlance¹

From Anglo-French, dating back to 1570–80; parle, -ance

Word History and Origins

Origin of parlance¹

C16: from Old French, from parler to talk, via Medieval Latin from Late Latin parabola speech, parable ; compare parley

Example Sentences

In Washington political parlance, it's called "a governing trifecta", when the president's party also controls both chambers of Congress - the House of Representatives and the Senate.

From BBC

In the slightly outdated parlance of our country, that's the American Dream.

From Salon

Lee noted that the term “aunties,” which is common parlance for domestic workers in South Korea, underscores these gender prejudices.

From Los Angeles Times

They are, in the internet parlance, in the "effing around" period.

From Salon

Jung had so many insights that have entered everyday parlance.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• argot
• jargon
• lingo
• patois
• vernacular