As a Noun:
* A package or bundle wrapped in paper or other material and sent through the post or by courier.
* A quantity of something, especially food, wrapped in a piece of paper or cloth.
* A piece of land, especially a small one.
Examples of 'Parcel' as a Noun:
- The postman delivered a parcel to my house today.
- I wrapped the presents in parcels and put them under the tree.
- The farmer divided his land into several parcels.
As a Verb:
* To divide or distribute into parcels or shares.
* To wrap or enclose in a parcel.
Examples of 'Parcel' as a Verb:
- The company parceled out the land among its shareholders.
- She parceled up the cookies and put them in the jars.
Part of Speech:
Noun or Verb