parcelpar·cel1 /ˈpɑːsəlˈpɑːr-/ noun [countableC]1TRANSPORTan object or objects, packed together and wrapped up ready to be sent somewhereSYN PACKAGEThe next lot of parcels is being delivered tomorrow.
the train company’sparcel service.
parcel post (=a mail service for collecting and delivering parcels)
2PROPERTY a piece of land that is one of several parts of a larger area of landThe company owns 76 parcels of industrial land in 23 states.
HTV is redeveloping a 21-acre parcel of land close to its studios.
3FINANCE a set of related shares etc that are all sold or bought at the same timeThey sold a big parcel of shares last week for £82.6 million.