A parcel is a package or shipment of goods, usually small enough to be handled and delivered by mail or courier service. In real estate, it can also mean a specific piece of land with defined boundaries.

Quick Scoop

  • Shipping sense: a boxed or wrapped item sent to someone.
  • Land sense: a clearly defined plot of land used in property records.
  • Common use: e-commerce, courier delivery, and property descriptions.

If you want, I can also explain the difference between a parcel , a package , and a package of land in one simple table.