pack away

phrasal verb

packed away; packing away; packs away
: to put (something) in a safe place to be used at a later time
It's time to pack away your winter clothes.
Her grandmother's dolls had been packed away in the attic for many years.

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This weekender bag from Etronik features a bottom zippered shoe compartment that’s great for packing away several pairs of shoes or even a smaller compression packing cube with extra clothes. Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2025 Swap Out Citrus Hues, Swap in Earth Tones Kelly recommends packing away your lightweight linens, bright citrus hues, and breezy cottons. Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025 The circular piece has a 12-inch diameter that can pack away toys, small blankets, slippers, and more to declutter high-traffic areas. Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Sep. 2025 This wooden balance-beam game (perfect for toddlers through eight-year-olds) sets up in seconds and packs away just as fast. Madeleine Bokan Thares, Glamour, 25 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for pack away

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“Pack away.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pack%20away. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.

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