1
archaic
: the act or process of packing
2
a
: a small or moderate-sized pack : parcel
b
: a commodity or a unit of a product uniformly wrapped or sealed
c
: a preassembled unit
3
: a covering wrapper or container
4
: something that suggests a package: such as
a
b
: a radio or television series offered for sale at a lump sum
c
: contract benefits gained through collective bargaining
d
: a ready-made computer program or collection of related software
e
: a travel arrangement contract that offers for a fixed price transportation, accommodations, and often sightseeing and entertainment
f
: a collection of related items
especially
: one to be considered or acted on together
presented his tax package to the nation
packaged; packaging
1
a
: to make into a package
especially
: to produce as an entertainment package
b
: to present (something, such as a product) in such a way as to heighten its appeal to the public
2
: to enclose in a package or covering
packager
noun
Synonyms
Examples of package in a Sentence
Noun
All ingredients are listed right on the package.
She ate the whole package of crackers for lunch.
The hotel, airfare, and museum fees were all part of our vacation package.
The financial aid packages we'll be awarding this year are smaller than we had hoped they would be.
Recent Examples on the Web
Lawrence Andrea, Journal Sentinel, 23 Apr. 2024
The new skinny streaming packages come as cable TV continues to dwindle.
—Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Apr. 2024
Advance warning of Russia’s plans enabled many U.S. allies, particularly NATO members, to quickly offer military aid packages to Ukraine and harmonize their economic sanctions against Russia.
—David V. Gioe, Foreign Affairs, 23 Apr. 2024
The following product is being recalled: Primal Kitchen Avocado Oil (750ML) with an individual package UPC of 8-5523200719-4 and a case UPC of 108552320071910000.
—USA TODAY, 23 Apr. 2024
The bill will next head to the Senate, where it is expected to pass, buoyed by its attachment to a larger foreign aid package for Ukraine, Israel and other U.S. allies that has gained bipartisan support.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2024
For Passover, volunteers have worked to pack and deliver nearly 1,300 food packages and meals to those in need.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2024
The golf package for a team of four is $396 for 18 holes of golf on the Jones Masterpiece course with two drink tickets.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 22 Apr. 2024
Pivoting to defense When Matus was launching Teal in 2015, investors anticipated a commercial boom: Amazon’s founder Jeff Bezos had announced ambitions to deliver packages by drone nationwide as early as 2017.
—Eva Dou, Washington Post, 11 Apr. 2024
Daniel Oyefusi, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2024
The House on Saturday approved the individual aid packages on overwhelmingly bipartisan votes despite failing to act on the foreign aid due to opposition from some on the right, and the legislation was packaged together and sent to the Senate.
—Lawrence Andrea, Journal Sentinel, 23 Apr. 2024
Colin Stark will also produce There is no writer or director, as the project is still being packaged in the hopes of finding a studio home.
—Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Apr. 2024
As with many traditional marijuana products, those derived from hemp are also often packaged in a way that looks similar to candy.
—Ashley Okwuosa, The Examination; Amy Yurkanin, Al.com; John Diedrich, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, USA TODAY, 18 Apr. 2024
In theory, the Vikings could package No. 11 and No. 23 to move into the top five and land their quarterback of the future — which could be Maye.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2024
The detergent is packaged in individual flexible film bags that if improperly accessed, can pose a risk of injury, particularly to children, if the packs' contents are ingested.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2024
Food and Drug Administration The recall involves Aruba Aloe Hand Sanitizer Gel packaged in a 12 fluid ounce, dark green plastic bottles with the barcode 0 82252 03300 5.
—Kate Gibson, CBS News, 9 Apr. 2024
Through the end of 2024, all local grocery stores and big-box chains that sell meat products packaged in foam remain exempt.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2024
Noun
The House on Saturday approved the individual aid packages on overwhelmingly bipartisan votes despite failing to act on the foreign aid due to opposition from some on the right, and the legislation was packaged together and sent to the Senate.
—Lawrence Andrea, Journal Sentinel, 23 Apr. 2024
The new skinny streaming packages come as cable TV continues to dwindle.
—Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Apr. 2024
Advance warning of Russia’s plans enabled many U.S. allies, particularly NATO members, to quickly offer military aid packages to Ukraine and harmonize their economic sanctions against Russia.
—David V. Gioe, Foreign Affairs, 23 Apr. 2024
The following product is being recalled: Primal Kitchen Avocado Oil (750ML) with an individual package UPC of 8-5523200719-4 and a case UPC of 108552320071910000.
—USA TODAY, 23 Apr. 2024
The bill will next head to the Senate, where it is expected to pass, buoyed by its attachment to a larger foreign aid package for Ukraine, Israel and other U.S. allies that has gained bipartisan support.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2024
For Passover, volunteers have worked to pack and deliver nearly 1,300 food packages and meals to those in need.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2024
The golf package for a team of four is $396 for 18 holes of golf on the Jones Masterpiece course with two drink tickets.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 22 Apr. 2024
Pivoting to defense When Matus was launching Teal in 2015, investors anticipated a commercial boom: Amazon’s founder Jeff Bezos had announced ambitions to deliver packages by drone nationwide as early as 2017.
—Eva Dou, Washington Post, 11 Apr. 2024
Verb
The team packaged its 2022 first-round pick in the trade for wide receiver Tyreek Hill.
—Daniel Oyefusi, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2024
The House on Saturday approved the individual aid packages on overwhelmingly bipartisan votes despite failing to act on the foreign aid due to opposition from some on the right, and the legislation was packaged together and sent to the Senate.
—Lawrence Andrea, Journal Sentinel, 23 Apr. 2024
Colin Stark will also produce There is no writer or director, as the project is still being packaged in the hopes of finding a studio home.
—Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Apr. 2024
As with many traditional marijuana products, those derived from hemp are also often packaged in a way that looks similar to candy.
—Ashley Okwuosa, The Examination; Amy Yurkanin, Al.com; John Diedrich, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, USA TODAY, 18 Apr. 2024
In theory, the Vikings could package No. 11 and No. 23 to move into the top five and land their quarterback of the future — which could be Maye.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2024
The detergent is packaged in individual flexible film bags that if improperly accessed, can pose a risk of injury, particularly to children, if the packs' contents are ingested.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2024
Food and Drug Administration The recall involves Aruba Aloe Hand Sanitizer Gel packaged in a 12 fluid ounce, dark green plastic bottles with the barcode 0 82252 03300 5.
—Kate Gibson, CBS News, 9 Apr. 2024
Through the end of 2024, all local grocery stores and big-box chains that sell meat products packaged in foam remain exempt.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2024
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“Package.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/package. Accessed 28 Apr. 2024.
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package
2 of 2 verb
packaged; packaging
: to make into or enclose in a package
packager
noun
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