parcel
1 of 2noun/ˈpɑr.səl/
Forms:parcels
1
an item or items that are wrapped or boxed for transport or delivery
- The parcel arrived at her doorstep sooner than expected.
- He carefully wrapped the fragile items before sending them as a parcel.
- The post office handled thousands of parcels each day.
- She sent a parcel of homemade cookies to her friend across the country.
- The large parcel contained all the supplies needed for the project.
2
a portion or piece of something that has been divided or given out, especially from a larger amount
- Each student received a parcel of land for the science project.
- The company shipped a parcel of goods to the customer.
- She divided the cake into small parcels for the party guests.
- The government distributed parcels of food to the needy.
- The inheritance was divided into parcels among the siblings.
4
an extended area of land