Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

passel

Noun
ˈpasəl
Definition
A large group or quantity of people or things.
Examples
  • There was a passel of kids playing in the park.
  • She brought a passel of cookies to the party.
  • After the storm, a passel of leaves covered the driveway.
Meaning
The term ‘passel’ is often used colloquially to refer to a collection or a bundle of items, usually implying a number that is more than a few but not overly specific. It can also indicate a certain carefree or informal understanding of quantity.
Synonyms
  • bundle
  • heap
  • lot
  • group
  • collection