parcel

noun
UK: /ˈpɑːsl/
US: /ˈpɑːrsl/

  1. An object or collection of objects wrapped in paper or packaged in a box to be mailed or carried.

    1. I have a parcel for you from your aunt.
    2. The delivery driver left a parcel on my doorstep while I was out running errands.

  2. A quantity or unit of something, especially something being sold or traded.

    1. We bought a parcel of land to build our new house.
    2. The company offered a large parcel of shares to its employees as part of the compensation package.

Synonyms

package bundle shipment consignment lot tract
parcel transitive-verb

  1. To wrap or package something into a parcel.

    1. Can you parcel this gift for me please?
    2. She carefully parceled the fragile items before placing them in the moving box.

  2. To divide something into portions and distribute it.

    1. The inheritance was parceled out among the siblings.
    2. The company parceled up its assets and sold them off to the highest bidders.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "parcel" in English means: An object or collection of objects wrapped in paper or packaged in a box to be mailed or carried., A quantity or unit of something, especially something being sold or traded..

The phonetic transcription of "parcel" is /ˈpɑːsl/ in British English and /ˈpɑːrsl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "parcel": package, bundle, shipment, consignment, lot, tract.

Example usage of "parcel": "I have a parcel for you from your aunt.". More examples on the page.