Meaning & Definition of word "Parcel"
Parcel
/ˈpɑːrsəl/
noun:
- 1. A package or bundle of goods wrapped or packed together.
- Example: I received a parcel in the mail containing the book I ordered.
- 2. A plot or piece of land.
- Example: They bought a parcel of land to build their new house.
verb:
- 1. To divide or distribute into portions or parcels.
- Example: The land was parceled out to several families.
- 2. To wrap or package something for delivery.
- Example: She will parcel the gifts before sending them.
Etymology
●Middle English: from Old French 'parcelle', diminutive of 'parce', meaning part.
Common Phrases and Expressions
parcel out:
To distribute or divide into parts.
parcel post:
Mail that is sent as a parcel.
good things come in small parcels:
Meaning valuable things can come in small sizes.
Related Words
pack:
To wrap or bundle up something.
shipment:
The act of sending goods.
consignment:
A batch of goods destined for or delivered to someone.
Slang Meanings of parcel
Meaning: A term used to refer to a small amount of something.
● Example Sentence: He has a parcel of money saved up.
Meaning: A slang for a small bundle of drugs.
● Example Sentence: They found a parcel of weed under the seat.