parcel
noun
an object, article, container, or quantity of something wrapped or packed up; small package; bundle.
parcels
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pluralof parcel.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The 1.8-acre estate, which spans two adjacent parcels in the luxurious waterfront community, went into contract just one week after the agent began quietly marketing it.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 17, 2026
Ian Driver, who runs Veterans Response and has been supporting Murray with food parcels, said the situation was "just wrong", with the veteran "surviving day to day".
From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2026
The development was slated to replace eight units on four parcels, according to city records.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026
Because many parcels remain undeveloped in the farther reaches of Lehigh Acres, streets often contain an unorthodox mix of sleek new homes, 1970s-style ranch houses and empty, overgrown lots.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
The bulk of this—191 million acres, spread over 155 parcels of land—is held by the U.S.
From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson
