Parcel: meaning, definitions and examples

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parcel

[ ˈpɑːrsəl ]

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delivery

A package containing goods or documents, typically transported by mail or courier.

Synonyms

consignment, package, shipment

Examples of usage

I received a parcel from my family overseas.
The parcel was securely wrapped in brown paper.
She signed for the parcel at the front desk.

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land division

A portion of land divided for ownership or development purposes.

Synonyms

lot, plot, tract

Examples of usage

The real estate developer purchased a parcel of land for a new housing project.
The parcel was designated for commercial use.

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divide

To divide into portions or parts.

Synonyms

allocate, divide, portion

Examples of usage

The landowner decided to parcel the estate into smaller lots for sale.
She carefully parceled out the food to the hungry children.

Translations

Translations of the word "parcel" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pacote

🇮🇳 पार्सल

🇩🇪 Paket

🇮🇩 paket

🇺🇦 посилка

🇵🇱 paczka

🇯🇵 小包

🇫🇷 colis

🇪🇸 paquete

🇹🇷 paket

🇰🇷 소포

🇸🇦 طرد

🇨🇿 balík

🇸🇰 balík

🇨🇳 包裹

🇸🇮 paket

🇮🇸 pakki

🇰🇿 сәлемдеме

🇬🇪 ამანათი

🇦🇿 paket

🇲🇽 paquete

Word origin

The word 'parcel' originated from the Old French word 'parcelle' meaning 'a small part'. It has been used in English since the 14th century. Originally referring to a small part or portion of something, it later evolved to denote a package or a division of land. 'Parcel' is commonly used in the context of mail and delivery services, as well as in real estate and land development.