package

American  

[pak-ij] / ˈpæk ɪdʒ /

noun

1. a bundle of something, usually of small or medium size, that is packed and wrapped or boxed; parcel.

2. a container, as a box or case, in which something is or may be packed.

   Synonyms:

   carton

3. something conceived of as a compact unit having particular characteristics.

   That child is a package of mischief.

4. the packing of goods, freight, etc.

5. a finished product contained in a unit that is suitable for immediate installation and operation, as a power or heating unit.

6. a group, combination, or series of related parts or elements to be accepted or rejected as a single unit.

7. a complete program produced for the theater, television, etc., or a series of these, sold as a unit.

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verb (used with object)

packaged, packaging

1. to make or put into a package.

2. to design and manufacture a package for (a product or series of related products).

   They package their soaps in eye-catching wrappers.

3. to group or combine (a series of related parts) into a single unit.

4. to combine the various elements of (a tour, entertainment, etc.) for sale as a unit.

package British  

/ ˈpækɪdʒ /

noun

1. any wrapped or boxed object or group of objects

2. 1. a proposition, offer, or thing for sale in which separate items are offered together as a single or inclusive unit

   2. ( as modifier )

      a package holiday

      a package deal

3. a complete unit consisting of a number of component parts sold separately

4. the act or process of packing or packaging

5. computing a set of programs designed for a specific type of problem in statistics, production control, etc, making it unnecessary for a separate program to be written for each problem

6. another word for pack 1

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verb

1. to wrap in or put into a package

2. to design and produce a package for (retail goods)

3. to group (separate items) together as a single unit

4. to compile (complete books) for a publisher to market

Related Words

Package, pack, packet, parcel refer to a bundle or to something fastened together. A package is a bundle of things packed and wrapped: a package from the drugstore. A pack is a large bundle or bale of things put or fastened together, usually wrapped up or in a bag, case, etc., to be carried by a person or a beast of burden: a peddler's pack. A packet, originally a package of letters or dispatches, is a small package or bundle: a packet of gems. A parcel is an object or objects wrapped up to form a single, small bundle: a parcel containing two dresses.

Other Word Forms

• mispackage verb (used with object)
• mispackaged adjectivemispackaged, mispackaging
• packageable adjective
• subpackage noun
• unpackaged adjective

Etymology

Origin of package

First recorded in 1605–15, package is from the Dutch word pakkage “baggage.” See pack ¹, -age

Example Sentences

Until now, the princesses have always been seen as part of a package, together with Andrew and Ferguson as part of the House of York.

From BBC

It was unheard last year when he was selling his most public-relations-challenged project in years, his giant new Tesla pay package.

From The Wall Street Journal

Danone had not provided a complete list of the countries affected, nor the number of batches or packages.

From Barron's

Brussels believes that chemical recycling can help the re-use of certain challenging types of packaging such as yoghurt pots.

From Barron's

Over the past decade, Super Bowl weekend has been a vital sales driver for packaged snacks and beverages.

From Barron's

Related Words

• bag
• bottle
• box
• bundle
• can
• crate
• parcel
• tin
• wrap