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

Ms Hui has turned to "blind boxes" of toys like Teletubbies - where customers only find out what they have bought when they open the package - as a more thrilling, and cheaper, alternative.

From BBC

For Davies, hand-painted signage and packaging “that looks like it was designed by a circus mouse” create an impression of independence.

From The Wall Street Journal

His new compensation package gives him 10 years to make Tesla a $8.5 trillion company and sell at least one million bots to customers, among other product and financial goals.

From The Wall Street Journal

Flight attendants squeezed lime juice on Biscoff to create Key lime pie flavor, and passengers tried their luck scoring extra packages to bring home.

From The Wall Street Journal

Fees vary and can range from a couple hundred dollars for a session to low four-figures for planning packages.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

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