packer

American  

[pak-er] / ˈpæk ər /

noun

1. a person or thing that packs.

2. a person who engages in packing as an occupation or business, especially a person who packs food for market.

   a fruit packer.

3. a penile prosthesis or other object of phallic shape placed in the crotch of one's clothing to create a bulge, often used by gender-diverse people as part of their gender expression.

   My new packer is made of silicon.

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packer British  

/ ˈpækə /

noun

1. a person or company whose business is to pack goods, esp food

   a meat packer

2. a person or machine that packs

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Etymology

Origin of packer

First recorded in 1325–75; Middle English, see origin at pack ¹, -er ¹

Example Sentences

In separate press releases, Blue Owl CEO Craig Packer said the credit performance at both funds remained strong though he acknowledged a more challenging earnings environment and the “evolving” AI environment.

From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026

Back rows Maddie Feaunati and Marlie Packer had already plunged over for tries of their own, either side of a score for winger Millie David just 13 minutes into her international debut.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026

On the elevator leaving the arena, she told broadcaster Billy Packer, “Poor Michael. My poor son Michael. He never gets any recognition. He never gets any respect.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

“Through the years, former Packer coach Mike McCarthy has actually been in a couple of times,” Boyd said.

From Salon • Mar. 10, 2026

To my amazement, they said only words of welcome to me and words of gratitude to Mr. Packer, the man who had brought me home.

From "March Forward, Girl" by Melba Pattillo Beals