Synonyms of parcel

parcel

noun

ˈpär-səl 

1

as in cluster

a number of things considered as a unit

her absurd explanation for the collision was a parcel of lies

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cluster
• batch
• collection
• array
• package
• bunch
• assemblage
• constellation
• group
• lot
• set
• grouping
• clump
• bank
• battery
• assortment
• series
• suite
• block
• variety
• mixture
• band
• clutch
• accumulation
• clot
• the whole kit and caboodle
• muster
• jumble
• knot
• aggregation
• huddle
• aggregate
• passel
• conglomeration
• hodgepodge
• agglomeration
• sundries
• suit
• miscellany
• odds and ends
• cycle
• run

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unit
• item
• entity
• single

2

as in field

a small area of usually open land

wandered around the little parcel out back

Synonyms & Similar Words

• field
• tract
• ground
• clearing
• plot
• meadow
• lot
• plat
• lawn
• grass
• green
• pasture
• croft
• grassland
• greensward
• common(s)
• moor
• pastureland
• glade
• heath
• lea
• heathland

3

as in property

a small piece of land that is developed or available for development

subdivided the huge farm into smaller parcels for sale

Synonyms & Similar Words

• property
• plot
• tract
• lot
• plat
• lease
• development
• patch
• real estate
• frontage

4

as in group

a usually small number of persons considered as a unit

a parcel of kids trailing at their heels

Synonyms & Similar Words

• group
• grouping
• batch
• bunch
• cluster
• lot
• band
• crop
• array
• team
• crew
• platoon
• body
• party
• battery
• constellation
• clutch
• collective
• squadron
• battalion
• school
• organization
• gathering
• circle
• consort
• brigade
• boodle
• knot
• the whole kit and caboodle
• passel
• congregation
• gang
• round
• huddle
• assembly
• clique
• posse
• coterie
• task force
• clan
• set
• ring
• faction
• federation
• coalition
• sect
• union
• order
• guild
• phalanx
• bloc
• league
• outfit
• confederacy
• muster
• alliance
• brood
• confederation
• bevy
• fellowship
• covey

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• individual
• single

5

as in package

a wrapped or sealed case containing an item or set of items

received a mysterious parcel in the mail

Synonyms & Similar Words

• package
• bag
• bundle
• pack
• packet
• pouch
• sack
• box
• container
• bale
• crate
• poke

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of parcel

Cyrus One had previously envisioned a data center complex on the two parcels that would be capable of delivering more than 100 megawatts of electrical capacity, enough energy to serve up to 100,000 residences. — George Avalos, Mercury News, 28 July 2026

The development was slated to replace eight units on four parcels, according to city records. — Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 28 July 2026

According to Sun Meijun, director of the GAC, an average of 400,000 containers, 15 million tons of cargo, 22 million express parcels, and 2 million people pass through China’s port system daily. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 27 July 2026

Consultant Bill Rathjen, of McColly Real Estate, persuaded the RDC on Thursday to smoosh the parcels together into four new units, following natural boundaries. — Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2026

Phrases Containing parcel

• parcel (out)
• parcel post