packaging

[pak-uh-jing]

noun

1. an act or instance of packing pack or forming packages.

   At the end of the production line is a machine for packaging.

2. the package in which merchandise is sold or displayed.

   Attractive packaging can help sell a product.

packaging

/ ˈpækɪdʒɪŋ /

noun

1. 1. the box or wrapping in which a product is offered for sale

   2. the design of such a box or wrapping, esp with reference to its ability to attract customers

2. the presentation of a person, product, television programme, etc, to the public in a way designed to build up a favourable image

3. the work of a packager

Word History and Origins

Origin of packaging¹

First recorded in 1870–75; package + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

The semiconductor supply chain is vulnerable to actions like China’s because large chip plants require big capital investments from an ecosystem of companies providing specialized equipment, intricate technical processes and final packaging.

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Such facilities can release residues from everyday consumer products that use these chemicals, including nonstick cookware, food packaging, stain-resistant fabrics, and water-repellent coatings.

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Soon, active Facebook users became their own market, and niche wine brands began skewing their advertising and packaging toward young mothers.

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One option Walmart has considered: using a clear liquid and colored packaging instead.

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In contrast, the drug supply chain is relatively compact—spanning raw materials, active pharmaceutical ingredients, formulation, packaging, and distribution.

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