care package
noun
Definition of care package
: a package of useful or pleasurable items that is sent or given as a gift to another (such as a college student)
From the M-W Editors
Origin and Etymology of care package
from CARE package, a charity parcel sent to needy Europeans after World War II
First Known Use: 1962
CARE PACKAGE Defined for English Language Learners
care package
noun
Definition of care package for English Language Learners
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: a package of useful or enjoyable items (such as candy or baked goods) that is sent or given as a gift to someone who is away from home
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