part and parcel

noun

: an essential or integral component

stress was part and parcel of the job

Examples of part and parcel in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Chinos, jersey and knitwear and outerwear are no longer outliers to tailoring but part and parcel of men’s desire to dress more smartly. — Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026

For its part, the NCAA in court documents has maintained its eligibility rules comply with the law, as eligibility rules are part and parcel of competitive sports and student athletes can’t expect to play college sports as a career. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 7 July 2026

Jonathan Maisie, the gallery’s managing director, described TEFAF as one of the few fairs where discovery not only feels possible, but is part and parcel with the whole experience. — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 15 May 2026

Centuries ago in Europe, elaborate masks that concealed guests were part and parcel of events like the Venetian Carnival and May Day celebrations. — Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 5 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for part and parcel

• metatarsal
• tarsal