Delivery Services Glossary

noun a short journey taken to perform a specific task or chore

• I need to run an errand to the post office to mail some important documents.
• I have to do a quick errand at the grocery store to pick up some milk.
• I'm just gonna do a little errand at the pharmacy, be right back.
• Taking care of that small errand will clear the path for bigger tasks ahead.

noun a method of sending packages or parcels through the mail

• The company ships all packages using parcel post for reliable delivery.
• I always choose parcel post for sending gifts to my friends.
• I'll just use parcel post to send you that book you wanted.
• In the digital age, letters are like parcels in the world of parcel post.