care package

noun

: a package of useful or pleasurable items that is sent or given as a gift to another (such as a college student)

Examples of care package in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

And this could be an incredible option to reach for, whether a standalone, or as part of a greater care package for that special mother figure, who deserves all the pampering and self-care in this life. —Akili King, Essence, 5 May 2026

After hearing about Steven Clarkin's life, the Vikings sent a care package to his family and invited the entire family to a game this fall. —John Lauritsen, CBS News, 1 May 2026

About 45 people from Maine and Massachusetts traveled to the Burlington facility on Tuesday with six care packages containing food, essential items such as soap, and even a flower. —Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 29 Apr. 2026

After sending Dalton a care package filled with surprises, including a gift card for more of his favorite meal, the company decided to take it a step further. —Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 26 Apr. 2026

Word History

Etymology

from CARE package, a charity parcel sent to needy Europeans after World War II

First Known Use

1962, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for care package

• trackage