packable

[pak-uh-buhl]

adjective

1. suitable for packing, pack, especially for travel.

   readily packable clothes.

Other Word Forms

• packability noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of packable¹

First recorded in 1875–80; pack ¹ + -able

Example Sentences

It’s officially that time of year: Back-to-school season is upon us, meaning that in addition to buying school supplies, it’s time to stock up on lunchtime essentials that are both tasty and packable.

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Think convertible anoraks, packable neoprene ballet flats, oversize scrunchies that double as mini purses!

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Most people, if handed an already-formed snowball, can use their experience and the feel of the ball to guess what kind of snow it is comprised of: packable and fluffy, or wet and icy.

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Plus there are a bunch of highly packable, egg-based meals and snacks on the market, such as Nellie’s Sous Vide Egg Bites and Organic Farms’ Egg Bites with Cheddar and Chives.

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But more than a simple carrot cake, this one becomes highly shareable and highly packable cupcakes, with a creamy, tangy, chocolatey frosting, made with milk chocolate, sour cream and cream cheese.

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