parcel


Definition: Meaning of, parcel in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈpɑːs(ə)l /

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Singular Plural
parcel parcels
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  1. especially British English an object that has been wrapped in paper or put in a special envelope, especially so that it can be sent by post [=  package]
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  2. an area of land that is part of a larger area which has been divided up
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  3. British English a small quantity of food that has been wrapped up, usually in PASTRY
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Word Forms:
Prsesent Past Past Participle
parcel parcelled, parceled parcelled, parceled
Present Participle Third Person Singular
parcelling, parceling parcels
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parcel used in phrases

  • parcel bomb (noun)
    1. a bomb which is wrapped like a parcel and sent by post, and is intended to explode when it is opened
  • parcel of land (noun)
    1. an extended area of land
  • parcel out (verb)
    1. give or provide in small portions
  • parcel post (noun)
    1. the slowest and cheapest system of sending parcels by post in the US
  • part and parcel (noun)
    1. informal an integral or essential part of something
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