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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"I was so excited about Nowruz. I packed my clothes and wanted to be there with the family," Kaveh said over an encrypted line as he travelled home alone.
From BBC
The former Liverpool and Manchester City forward courted controversy on and off the field over the course of a career packed with notable achievements but several flashpoints too.
From BBC
“Sucker for Love” has the effervescence of an ’80s synth-pop tune in the vein of Madonna’s first album, with more open space in the sequenced rhythms and a bouncy melody packed with hooks.
The space is dimly lit and always packed, with wood-paneled walls, mounted antlers, and crisp white tablecloths setting the tone.
From Salon
The war entered into its fifth week on Monday after a weekend packed with conflicting messages over the possibility of the conflict ending.
From MarketWatch
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