vacuum-packed

American

[vak-yoom-pakt, -yoo-uhm-, -yuhm-] / ˈvæk yumˌpækt, -yu əm-, -yəm- /

adjective

packed and sealed in a container, as a can or jar, with as much air as possible evacuated before sealing, chiefly to preserve freshness.

vacuum-packed British

adjective

packed in an airtight container or packet under low pressure in order to maintain freshness, prevent corrosion, etc

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Etymology

Origin of vacuum-packed

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

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Adenot will also enjoy some of this vacuum-packed haute-cuisine on her 44th birthday on July 5.

From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026

The specific sausages involved in the recall were produced in late October 2023 and are 12-ounce vacuum-packed kielbasa turkey sausages with best-by dates of 5/17/24 and 5/18/24.

From Salon • Mar. 13, 2024

The meat has been vacuum-packed and shipped to be distributed nationwide in refrigerated vehicles.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 11, 2024

The inspector also found there was a risk of food contamination at the restaurant because raw fish had been vacuum-packed using the same machine used for "ready-to-eat" food.

From BBC • May 17, 2022

Inside, in snug foam packing, were a flat vacuum-packed package and a triple-band VHF transmitter.

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer

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