1. a package or wrapped bundle
2. a piece or portion of land
3. a part or portion of something

1. to divide into parts or portions
2. to wrap up into a package

Examples

• The mail carrier delivered a parcel to our door.
• They bought a small parcel of land near the lake.
• The inheritance was divided into equal parcels among the children.
• She parceled out the candy to each child.
• He carefully parceled the fragile items for shipping.
• The farmer sold a parcel of his property to developers.
• The teacher parceled the students into small groups.