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Parcel: meaning, definitions and examples

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parcel

 

[ หˆpษ‘หrsษ™l ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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.
Context #3 | Verb

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pacote

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคพเคฐเฅเคธเคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Paket

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ paket

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพัะธะปะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ paczka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฐๅŒ…

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท colis

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ paquete

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท paket

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์†Œํฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุทุฑุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ balรญk

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ balรญk

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅŒ…่ฃน

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ paket

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ pakki

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัำ™ะปะตะผะดะตะผะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ›แƒแƒœแƒแƒ—แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ paket

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ paquete

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,430 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.