Word
parcel
Phoneticspar·cel, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈpɑɹsəɫ/
UK/pˈɑːsəl/
US spelling · parceled
Definitions
01a package
B1 · Intermediate Countable noun British English
n. an object or collection of objects wrapped in paper so it can be sent by post.
n. a package wrapped in paper or other materials, typically for shipment or postal delivery.
“The postman left a large parcel on the doorstep while we were out.”
“The courier service requires all parcels to be securely taped and clearly labelled with the recipient's postcode before collection.”
02a piece of land
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Law Technical
n. a specific area of land that is part of a larger area.
n. a defined area of land, often one intended for sale or development as a single unit.
“They bought a small parcel of land near the river to build a cottage.”
“The developer acquired several adjacent parcels of land to consolidate the site for the new shopping complex.”
03a small food item
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Cooking
n. a small amount of food wrapped in pastry or a leaf.
n. a small portion of food enclosed in a wrapper, such as pastry, dough, or a vegetable leaf.
“The chef served delicate spinach and feta parcels as an appetizer.”
“For the main course, the salmon was baked in parchment parcels to preserve its moisture and infuse it with herbs.”
04part of a whole
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun
n. a part or piece of something larger.
n. a portion or fragment of a whole; most commonly encountered in the fixed idiom 'part and parcel'.
“Long hours are part and parcel of being a junior doctor.”
“Occasional technical failures are part and parcel of operating such a complex satellite network.”
Usage
Commonly used with the verb 'deliver' or 'send'; in real estate, it specifically refers to a piece of land.
Idioms
01. parcel out
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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