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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But cities and towns can shrink that figure: In Houston, for instance, real-estate developers can build on parcels as small as 1,400 square feet.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 13, 2026
Residents will retain their post office box numbers and continue picking up parcels downtown.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2026
According to the Trussell Trust more than 2.2m food parcels were given out in England in 2025, a 56% rise on 2019.
From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026
While food banks are under pressure a Trussell Trust report found that they had been distributing fewer parcels in 2025 than the peak seen in 2023.
From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026
I have always had a childish love of parcels.
From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier
