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)

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More recently, after when wildfires decimated parts of Los Angeles and southern California in January and many customers lost their homes, Brochu Walker gave care packages of clothing as gifts to the displaced. Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 1 July 2025 The organization sent them care packages containing balls, bracelets and calendars. Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 1 Aug. 2025 In his college days, Prado’s mother would send him burritos in care packages. Ashley Fredde, Idaho Statesman, 23 July 2025 Grantees gushed to Forbes about the ultra-supportive attitude of the foundation’s staff (who regularly sent them care packages and showed up to their events), and Sarowitz himself. Monica Hunter-Hart, Forbes.com, 4 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for care package

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of care package was in 1962

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“Care package.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/care%20package. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.

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