packaging

[ pak-uh-jing ]

/ ˈpæk ə dʒɪŋ /

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noun

an act or instance of packing or forming packages: At the end of the production line is a machine for packaging.

the package in which merchandise is sold or displayed: Attractive packaging can help sell a product.

Nearby words

package, package deal, package store, package tour, packager, packaging, packboard, packed, packed in like sardines, packed-cell volume, packer

Origin of packaging

First recorded in 1870–75; package + -ing¹

Definition for packaging (2 of 2)

package

[ pak-ij ]

/ ˈpæk ɪdʒ /

noun

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

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

something conceived of as a compact unit having particular characteristics: That child is a package of mischief.

the packing of goods, freight, etc.

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

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

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

verb (used with object), pack·aged, pack·ag·ing.

to make or put into a package.

to design and manufacture a package for (a product or series of related products): They package their soaps in eye-catching wrappers.

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

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

Origin of package

First recorded in 1605–15, package is from the Dutch word pakkage baggage. See pack¹, -age

SYNONYMS FOR package

1 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.

2 carton.

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Related forms

pack·age·a·ble, adjectivemis·pack·age, verb (used with object), mis·pack·aged, mis·pack·ag·ing.mis·pack·aged, adjectivesub·pack·age, noun

un·pack·aged, adjective

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Examples from the Web for packaging

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From a purely environmental standpoint, the statistics in favor of Tetra Pak packaging are astounding.
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They roast it, grind it, and then it goes into these hoppers, and then down to the packaging machinery.
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Adequate refrigeration is requisite both to chill the curd before molding and to preserve it after packaging.
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A popular type and packaging of mild Cheddar, originally English.
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Jacob amused himself by rigging a fishing line out of some of the packaging material that contained his food.
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After passing him, the washing machines went to the packaging section.
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British Dictionary definitions for packaging (1 of 2)

packaging

/ (ˈpækɪdʒɪŋ) /

noun

the box or wrapping in which a product is offered for sale
the design of such a box or wrapping, esp with reference to its ability to attract customers

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

the work of a packager

British Dictionary definitions for packaging (2 of 2)

package

/ (ˈpækɪdʒ) /

noun

any wrapped or boxed object or group of objects

a proposition, offer, or thing for sale in which separate items are offered together as a single or inclusive unit
(as modifier)a package holiday; a package deal

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

the act or process of packing or packaging

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

US and Canadian another word for pack 1 (def. 8)

verb (tr)

to wrap in or put into a package

to design and produce a package for (retail goods)

to group (separate items) together as a single unit

to compile (complete books) for a publisher to market

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