packed
Americanadjective
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filled to capacity; full.
They've had a packed theater for every performance.
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pressed together; dense; compressed.
packed snow.
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abundantly supplied with a specified element (used in combination).
an action-packed movie.
adjective
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completely filled; full
a packed theatre
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(of a picnic type of meal) prepared and put in a container or containers beforehand; prepacked
a packed lunch
Other Word Forms
- mispacked adjective
- well-packed adjective
Etymology
Origin of packed
Example Sentences
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For ravens, the eggs provide a nutritious meal, packed with calcium and albumen.
From Los Angeles Times
Inside I find a bunch of wooden rectangles packed together like a Jenga set.
From Literature
The arena is loud, packed with fans in Anaheim Ducks jerseys.
From Los Angeles Times
After reporting on the volcano since March, she had packed up and headed back home.
From Literature
In actuality, “The Housemaid” is about as depraved and delicious as a mainstream film can get, packed with narrative twists and guffaw-worthy choices from everyone involved.
From Salon
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