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Collocations for parcel - noun

1. something wrapped in paper, etc.

→ See also package

ADJECTIVE

large
little, small
We left little parcels outside each person's door.
brown-paper
gift-wrapped, tissue-wrapped, etc.
clothing, food

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VERB + parcel

post (BrE), send
deliver
The courier tried to deliver a parcel yesterday but I'd already left.
get, receive
collect
She went to collect her parcel from the depot.
wrap, wrap sth in
open, unwrap

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parcel + VERB

arrive
This morning a parcel arrived containing a signed copy of his new book.
contain sth

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parcel + NOUN

delivery
a parcel-delivery business
tape (BrE)
I sealed up the box with brown parcel tape.
bomb (BrE)
A young girl was injured by a parcel bomb.

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PREPOSITION

in a/the parcel
parcel from, parcel to

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2. food wrapped in leaves, pastry, etc.

ADJECTIVE

neat
Place the fish on top, tucking any tail ends under to make neat parcels.
baked, crispy
filo, pasta, pastry, etc.
a pastry parcel of brie and asparagus in a creamy sauce

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parcel + VERB

be stuffed with sth
baked filo parcels stuffed with feta cheese

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