Entry Word: parcel

Function: noun

Meaning: 1 a number of things considered as a unit <her absurd explanation for the collision was a parcel of lies> — see group 1
2 a small area of usually open land <wandered around the little parcel out back> — see field 1
3 a small piece of land that is developed or available for development <subdivided the huge farm into smaller parcels for sale> — see lot 1
4 a usually small number of persons considered as a unit <a parcel of kids trailing at their heels> — see group 2
5 a wrapped or sealed case containing an item or set of items <received a mysterious parcel in the mail> — see package 1