packer

noun

pack·​er ˈpa-kər 

1

: one that packs: such as

a

: one engaged in processing food (such as meat) and distributing it to retailers

b

: an automotive vehicle with a closed body and a compressing device (as for compacting rubbish) in the rear

2

: porter sense 1

3

: one that conveys goods by means of a pack

Examples of packer in a Sentence

She worked as a packer for a candy company.

Recent Examples on the Web

The suit centers on the company’s claims of exclusivity over a variety of white nectarine and accusations that Mora broke their contract by selling the fruit to other packers. — Claire Rush, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026

Most snack brands outsource to a co-packer. — Dave Knox, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026

Heavy packers should go with a Deluxe room for more space than the Superiors. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026

The two-story structure includes four total suites that are available to rent individually or as a group reservation, but heavy packers should beware that the home sits a full flight of stairs above street level. — Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 30 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for packer

• acker
• backer
• blacker
• cracker
• hacker
• lacquer
• slacker
• stacker
• thacker
• tracker
• attacker
• backpacker

Kids Definition

packer

noun

pack·​er ˈpak-ər 

: one that packs

especially : a dealer who prepares and packs foods for the market