Definitions for Parcel

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Parcel par·cel

Spelling: [pahr-suh l]

IPA: /ˈpɑr səl/

Parcel is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 10 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 13 points.

You can make 146 anagrams from letters in Parcel (acelpr).

Definitions for Parcel

noun

1. an object, article, container, or quantity of something wrapped or packed up; small package; bundle.
2. a quantity or unit of something, as of a commodity for sale; lot.
3. a group, collection, or assemblage of persons or things.
4. a distinct, continuous portion or tract of land.
5. a part, portion, or fragment.

adverb

1. Archaic. in part; partially.

verb (used with object)

1. to divide into or distribute in parcels or portions (usually followed by out).
2. to make into a parcel or wrap as a parcel.
3. Nautical. to cover or wrap (a rope) with strips of canvas.

Origin of Parcel

1275-1325; Middle English Middle French parcelle Late Latin *particella, fresh formation for Latin particula; see particle, passel

Examples for Parcel

The discrimination and slights Abe experiences are “part and parcel of what we are experiencing in the world,” says Akhtar.

I have luckily deposited my parcel, and have your letter of last night.

They had wandered up and down, unable to deliver themselves of their parcel.

Lizzie could not control her laughter when he said "parcel."

It is part and parcel of the implicit politics of Snap Judgment, which folds the margins of American society into its center.

In contrast, SIX is clearly part and parcel of the Democratic establishment.

When the parcel comes to your hands, as I hope it safely will, you will be pleased to open it.

If Robert take this without the parcel, pray let him return immediately for it.

I ought yesterday to have acknowledged the receipt of your parcel.

This happens in the art world as well, where it can be more profitable to parcel off pieces of ancient vases.