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.
little, small
We left little parcels outside each person's door.
brown-paper
gift-wrapped, tissue-wrapped, etc.
clothing, food
gift-wrapped, tissue-wrapped, etc.
clothing, food
VERB + parcel
post (BrE),
send
deliver
The courier tried to deliver a parcel yesterday but I'd already left.
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.
collect
She went to collect her parcel from the depot.
wrap,
wrap sth in
open, unwrap
open, unwrap
parcel + VERB
arrive
This morning a parcel arrived containing a signed copy of his new book.
This morning a parcel arrived containing a signed copy of his new book.
contain sth
parcel + NOUN
delivery
a parcel-delivery business
a parcel-delivery business
tape
(BrE)
I sealed up the box with brown parcel tape.
I sealed up the box with brown parcel tape.
bomb
(BrE)
A young girl was injured by a parcel bomb.
A young girl was injured by a parcel bomb.
2. food wrapped in leaves, pastry, etc.
ADJECTIVE
neat
Place the fish on top, tucking any tail ends under to make neat parcels.
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
filo, pasta, pastry, etc.
a pastry parcel of brie and asparagus in a creamy sauce