parcel

Meanings

• noun

  A package or container, often used for shipping or transporting goods.

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Pronunciation

1. [ˈpʰɑɹ.səɫ]
   
   
   
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Synonyms

package , plot

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with parcel
carrel , mussel , pancreas , ravel

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Variants

List of all variants of parcel that leads to same result
parcel , parcels , parceled , parceling , parcelled , parcelling , parcel post , parcel posts , parcel bomb , parcel off , parceled off , parceling off , parcelled off , parcelling off , parcels off , parcel out , parceled out , parceling out , parcelled out , parcelling out , parcels out , parcel up , parceled up , parceling up , parcelled up , parcelling up , parcels up , part and parcel , part and parcels , parts and parcels

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Etymology

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From the Old French word 'parcel', meaning 'portion' or 'share'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'parcel post' was first introduced in the United States in 1885.

2. In the United Kingdom, parcels sent through the mail are often referred to as 'letters'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Shipping: Parcel is often used in the context of shipping and transporting goods.

2. Package: Parcel is a type of package used for shipping and transporting goods.

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Culture

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In literature, 'parcel' has been used metaphorically to refer to a portion of land or a share in an inheritance. In art, the term 'parceling' refers to the technique of dividing a surface into smaller parts for painting or drawing.

How to Memorize "parcel"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a box or container being labeled and prepared for shipping.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'parcel' with the idea of a package or container.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Parcel Post' to remember the meaning of the word.

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