packaging

1 of 2

noun

1

: an act or instance of packaging something or someone: such as

a

: the enclosing of something in a container or covering

… damage caused by static charge during packaging, storing, and shipping.

—Chemical & Engineering News

b

: the presentation of something or someone to the public in a way that is designed to be attractive or appealing

This is public relations: the packaging of ideas, the execution of them, and the media coverage surrounding them.

—Robert Z. Chew

2

: material used to enclose or contain something

… the flashy packaging popularized by mass merchants.

—Jan Stafford

also : a covering wrapper or container : package entry 1 sense 3

the manufacture of food packagings

packaging

2 of 2

present participle of package entry 2

Examples of packaging in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Spring & Mulberry Embellished Painterly Set Spring & Mulberry chocolate is notoriously good for gifting—the packaging is gorgeous, and the brand uses direct-trade, single-origin cacao and organic dates for sweetness. — Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 Oct. 2026

That got ignored, as indicated by the five salmon packages, sitting in the walk-in cooler, still in the packaging and defrosted. — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2026

Although more brands are embracing recyclable packaging in the name of environmental stewardship, most don’t know if it’s actually being recycled. — Matt Alderton, Time, 15 Oct. 2026

Cosay’s experience helped guide many clients and many younger agents to develop hits that would reap millions of dollars for all involved in syndication and through lucrative packaging deals for talent agencies. — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun

from gerund of package entry 2

First Known Use

Noun

circa 1875, in the meaning defined at sense 1