Passel is a noun that refers to a large group of indeterminate number.

Our word of the day began as an alternate pronunciation of the word parcel, which means a large collection of things to be carried or sent by mail. By the mid 19th century, it became a word of its own, maintaining its same definition.

The passel of reporters gathered at the door made it difficult to enter our workplace. Having so many people packed at the entrance was a nuisance.