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

That blitz raised pay packages for top AI employees across the industry.

From The Wall Street Journal

The job entails reviewing net asset value packages prepared by fund administrators and analyzing fund performance, the listing indicates.

From The Wall Street Journal

Yet the Olympics still bury their best narratives under ceremony and tradition, then hope a highlight package can do the work.

From The Wall Street Journal

Royal Mail, which has previously denied prioritising packages over letters, has been approached for comment.

From BBC

The new South Dakota plant will expand its packaged meats production—a priority for Smithfield’s CEO.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

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