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Parcel Locker: Definition, Usage, and Examples
Meaning 1：self-service package locker (Parcel Locker)
Parcel Locker
/ˈpɑːrsəl ˈlɒkər/
n.
A parcel locker is a self-service locker where packages are stored for pickup, often used in online shopping to avoid missed deliveries.
self-service package locker
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/ˈsɛlf ˈsɜːrvɪs ˈpækɪdʒ ˈlɒkər/
n.
A secure, automated locker system where deliveries are stored for recipients to collect at their convenience, commonly used for online orders to prevent missed deliveries.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
'Parcel' from Latin 'particula' (small part); 'Locker' from 'lock' + '-er' (agent noun).
💡 Mnemonic
Think of a parcel being placed in a locked box – 'parcel' + 'locker' = a safe spot for your packages.
📖 Example
After ordering a birthday gift online, I picked it up from the parcel locker near my office during lunch break.
After ordering a birthday gift online, I picked it up from the parcel locker near my office during lunch break.
🔗 Collocations
use a parcel locker – to utilize a self-service locker for package retrieval
install parcel lockers – to set up such lockers in a location
parcel locker network – a system of connected lockers across multiple sites
🔄 Synonyms
package drop box (n.) – A secure box for leaving packages
delivery locker (n.) – A locker specifically for receiving deliveries
smart locker (n.) – An electronic locker that can be accessed via code or app
🚫 Antonyms
home delivery (n.) – Delivery directly to an individual's residence
mailbox (n.) – A receptacle for receiving letters, typically not for large parcels
🌱 Derivatives
parcel (n.) – A package or item to be delivered
locker (n.) – A lockable storage compartment
locker bank (n.) – A set of lockers grouped together
📖 Cultural Story
Parcel lockers gained popularity in the 2010s with e‑commerce growth, notably Amazon Locker. They offer a secure, contact‑free pickup option, reducing missed deliveries.
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