parcel
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: parcels · parceling · parcelling · parceled
Sense 1
A package wrapped, as for shipment or transport.
Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
An individual consignment of cargo for shipment, regardless of size and form.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
To wrap something up into the form of a package.
Verb
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 4
To wrap a strip around the end of a rope.
Verb
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “parcel” mean?
A package wrapped, as for shipment or transport.
Is “parcel” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.