What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
package
Example
I received a package from my friend in the mail. [package: noun]
Example
Can you package these items together for me? [package: verb]
Example
The store sells packages of snacks and drinks for road trips. [packages: plural noun]
parcel
Example
The parcel arrived at my doorstep this morning. [parcel: noun]
Example
The land was parceled into smaller lots for development. [parceled: past tense verb]
Example
I bought a parcel of books from the second-hand store. [parcel: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Package is more commonly used than parcel in everyday language, especially in American English.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between package and parcel?
Both package and parcel are versatile and can be used in various formality levels, allowing them to be used in both formal and informal contexts.
