Definition

Noun: - A postal service that handles packages. This refers specifically to the mail service or system within a postal organization responsible for transporting and delivering parcels, which are items larger or heavier than standard letters.

Usage

"Parcel post" is used to refer to the service itself or the class of mail for sending packages. - I sent the books via parcel post because they were too heavy for a regular letter. - The parcel post delivery to rural areas can take longer.

Advanced Usage

• "by parcel post": Using the parcel post service as the method of shipment.
  • The company ships all its products by parcel post.

Variants and Related Words

• Parcel (noun): A wrapped package; something wrapped up. While "parcel" is a synonym for package, "parcel post" specifically denotes the postal service for such items.
• Package (noun): An object or group of objects wrapped in paper or packed in a box. This is the general item sent via parcel post.

Synonyms

• Package service
• Package mail
• Parcel service

Related Phrases

• Parcel post rates: The shipping charges for sending packages through this service.
  • You should check the parcel post rates before mailing that box.
• Parcel post insurance: Optional insurance offered for items sent via parcel post.
  • I bought parcel post insurance for the fragile vase.

Noun

1. postal service that handles packages