parcel of land
Definition
- Noun:
- A specific, defined piece of property or territory: A "parcel of land" refers to a distinct, often legally described, portion of the earth's surface. It is a unit of land that can be owned, sold, or developed.
Usage
- The term is used in legal, real estate, and planning contexts to identify a specific tract of land.
- It is a formal term for a plot or piece of land.
Examples
- Noun:
- The developer purchased a large parcel of land on the outskirts of the city for a new housing project.
- The will divided the farm into several smaller parcels of land for the heirs.
Advanced Usage
- "To parcel out land": This is a related verb phrase meaning to divide land into smaller parcels.
- The government parceled out the reclaimed land to settlers.
Variants and Related Words
- Parcel (n): Often used as a shorter, synonymous form for "parcel of land" in specific contexts.
- He owns a 10-acre parcel near the river.
- Plot (n): A small, measured piece of land, often for a specific purpose like building a house.
- Tract (n): A large, often undeveloped, area of land.
- Lot (n): A parcel of land, especially one in a town or city designated for a building.
Synonyms
- Plot of land
- Piece of land
- Land parcel
- Tract
Related Phrases
- Parcel of property: A term emphasizing the land as an asset or item of ownership.
- Undivided parcel: A parcel of land that has not been subdivided.
Noun
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an extended area of land
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