Parcel: meaning, definitions and examples

Used commonly in British English for a small package or bundle that is sent or delivered.

• She received a parcel from her friend in London.
• Please wrap the book carefully before sending it as a parcel.

A general term for any container or wrapped item, widely used in both British and American English. It can be small or large.

• I got a package in the mail today.
• Please check if the package contains all the items listed.

Used to discuss the process or action of sending goods, often in large quantities, typically for business or trade purposes.

• The shipment of furniture is expected to arrive next week.
• There was a delay in the shipment due to bad weather.

Often used in business and logistics to refer to a batch of goods destined for or delivered to someone. Can imply bulk or commercial transactions.

• The consignment of electronics arrived at the warehouse this morning.
• The store is expecting a large consignment of winter clothing next week.

Commonly used to describe a piece of land, especially in legal and real estate contexts. It can also refer to a package or a small item sent by mail.

• She received a parcel from her friend overseas.
• The parcel of land was described in the deed.

Frequently used in real estate to refer to a piece of land or property. Also used more generally to refer to a group or collection of items or people.

• They bought a vacant lot to build their new house.
• He donated a lot of books to the library.

Usually refers to a small piece of land intended for a specific use, such as gardening, building, or farming. It can also refer to a storyline in literature or movies.

• They own a small plot of land where they grow vegetables.
• The plot of the movie was very intriguing.

Typically used to describe a large, often undivided area of land. It can also refer to a pamphlet or booklet, usually for religious or informational purposes.

• The company purchased a large tract of land for their new plant.
• He handed out tracts about environmental conservation.

This entry repeats by mistake. Refer to the first instance for context and examples.

Use this word for general situations where you split something into parts. It can be used in both literal and figurative contexts.

• The cake was divided among the children.
• The class was divided on the issue of school uniforms.

This word describes a part or share of something, often used in contexts related to food or to imply a fair share.

• He ate a large portion of the meal.
• Each member received an equal portion of the profits.

This word is used in business or administrative contexts to describe the distribution of resources, time, or responsibilities.

• The manager will allocate tasks for the new project.
• Funds were allocated for the development of new technology.