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Parcel

[ˈpʰaː.səɫ]

A package wrapped for shipment.

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📖 Definitions of "Parcel"

noun

1
A package wrapped for shipment.
"I saw a brown paper parcel on my doorstep."
2
An individual consignment of cargo for shipment, regardless of size and form.
3
A division of land bought and sold as a unit.
"I own a small parcel of land between the refinery and the fish cannery."
4
A group of birds.

verb

1
To wrap something up into the form of a package.
2
To wrap a strip around the end of a rope.
3
To divide and distribute by parts or portions; often with out or into.
4
To add a parcel or item to; to itemize.

adverb

1
Part or half; in part; partially.

🔄 Synonyms of "Parcel"

9 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
portionnoun	An allocated amount.
bundlenoun	(countable) A group of objects held together by wrapping or tying.
tractnoun	An area or expanse.
sharenoun	To give part of what one has to somebody else to use or consume.
packagenoun	Something which is packed, a parcel, a box, an envelope.
packetnoun	(networking) A small fragment of data as transmitted on some types of network, notably Ethernet networks (Wikipedia).
piece of groundnoun	an extended area of land
piece of landnoun	an extended area of land
parcel of landnoun	an extended area of land

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Parcel"

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
packagenoun	Something which is packed, a parcel, a box, an envelope.
packetnoun	(networking) A small fragment of data as transmitted on some types of network, notably Ethernet networks (Wikipedia).
bundlenoun	(countable) A group of objects held together by wrapping or tying.
tractnoun	An area or expanse.
sharenoun	A portion of something, especially a portion given or allotted to someone.
portionnoun	An allocated amount.
parcel of landnoun	an extended area of land
piece of groundnoun	an extended area of land
piece of landnoun	an extended area of land
packagingnoun	The materials used to pack something.
cratenoun	A large open box or basket, used especially to transport fragile goods.
baggagenoun	(uncountable) Portable cases, large bags, and similar equipment for manually carrying, pushing, or pulling personal items while traveling
decornoun	The style of decoration of a room or building.
shitloadnoun	(vulgar, slang, often humorous) A large amount.
packnoun	A bundle made up and prepared to be carried; especially, a bundle to be carried on the back, but also a load for an animal, a bale.
décornoun	Alternative spelling of decor. [The style of decoration of a room or building.]
shipmentnoun	A load of goods that is transported by any method (not just by ship).
patchnoun	A piece of cloth, or other suitable material, sewed or otherwise fixed upon a garment to repair or strengthen it, especially upon an old garment to cover a hole.
blocknoun	A substantial, often approximately cuboid, piece of any substance.
platnoun	A plot of land; a lot.