parcel
noun/ˈpɑrsəl/
Frequency rank: #6,291 most common English word
Meaning
a package or bundle of things wrapped or boxed together, especially for mailing.
Example sentence
She wrapped the parcel carefully before sending it to her friend overseas.
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