parcel

[ˈpʰɑː.səɫ]

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: parcels · parceling · parcelling · parceled

Sense 1

Meaning · English

A package wrapped, as for shipment or transport.

Noun

Examples

I saw a brown paper parcel on my doorstep.

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

Meaning · English

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

Meaning · English

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

Meaning · English

To wrap a strip around the end of a rope.

Verb

Examples

Worm and parcel with the lay; turn and serve the other way.

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.