package

noun pack·age \ ˈpa-kij \

Definition of package

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 :package deal

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

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Examples of package in a Sentence

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 of package from the Web

The president’s speech was light on details, offering little insight into what his administration wants out of a final tax package.

— katie robertson, Bloomberg.com, "Your Evening Briefing," 30 Aug. 2017
A possible outcome is one or even two infusions of immediate aid next month, with a longer-term recovery package coming by year's end.

— alan fram and andrew taylor, chicagotribune.com, "Disaster relief tops congressional agenda; GOP eyes $1B disaster fund cut to build wall," 30 Aug. 2017
Lawn and van Putten are also selling a limited number of $100 tickets for their vacation package drawings.

— elizabeth marie himchak, Rancho Bernardo, "Rancho Bernardo Honorary Mayor candidate Alex Lawn holds ‘The Big Event’," 30 Aug. 2017
The legislation is part of a larger package of reforms Mayor Kevin Faulconer has proposed to quickly increase the amount of housing constructed at prices affordable to middle and low-income workers.

— david garrick, sandiegouniontribune.com, "San Diego simplifying granny flat construction to address housing shortage," 27 Aug. 2017
Exterior color choices, wheel selections, interior color choices, and packages depend on which trim is selected.

— emma jayne williams, star-telegram, "New GMC Acadia Denali version gives this SUV the royal treatment," 25 Aug. 2017
Adults with this package will receive an IronBirds hat with their ticket.

— randy mcroberts, The Aegis, "IronBirds snap streak, edge Staten Island, 4-3," 24 Aug. 2017
After accepting the Yale offers, which hinged on the Ivy League school's generous financial aid package, the boys maintained some structure over the summer through jobs and internships.

— malaika jabali, Essence.com, "Black Excellence: These Quadruplet Brothers Are All Headed To Yale This Fall," 22 Aug. 2017
Some people are even purchasing special eclipse-themed vacation packages that come with astrophysicist lectures and other accoutrements designed to enhance this rare cosmic experience.

— yohana desta, HWD, "The Solar Eclipse Is Destroying Everything Except Bonnie Tyler," 21 Aug. 2017

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First Known Use of package

circa 1510

package Synonyms

Synonyms

bundle, pack, packet, parcel

Related Words

bag, poke [chiefly Southern & Midland], pouch, sack; bale; box, container, crate

Near Antonyms

entity, item, single, unit

package

verb

Definition of package

packaged; packaging

transitive verb

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

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packager

noun

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Recent Examples of package from the Web

And although the brand's current range of cheekily packaged products are Instagram candy, the frequent reveals keep us wanting even more.

— rachel jacoby zoldan, Teen Vogue, "Too Faced Just Teased a Glitter Peel-Off Face Mask," 22 Aug. 2017
Aloo bhujia is the reason that packaged American snacks have never quite done it for me.

— priya krishna, Bon Appetit, "Aloo Bhujia: The Indian Snacks That I'll Have Over Doritos Any Day," 16 Aug. 2017
Always inspect your solar filter before use; if scratched or damaged, discard it. Read and follow any instructions printed on or packaged with the filter.

— leada gore, AL.com, "Solar Eclipse 2017: How to see the solar eclipse, where to go, safe viewing tips," 11 Aug. 2017
When companies package a product with a poignant, feel-good ad campaign, things can get a little hairy.

— ashley weatherford, The Cut, "This Ad Addresses Racism With ‘The Talk’," 4 Aug. 2017
In mid-May 2015, investigators searched Alvarado's home and seized raw heroin, bagged heroin, heroin stamps, digital scales, thousands of wax folds and other items used to process and package heroin, the release said.

— mikaela porter, courant.com, "West Hartford Man Sentenced To 34 Months In Prison For Distributing Heroin," 3 Aug. 2017
This summer the brand will introduce three more limited-edition masks, packaged with illustrations of Sonic alongside fellow characters Tails and Knuckles.

— ingrid schmidt, Los Angeles Magazine, "How GlamGlow Spun Mud Into Gold," 14 July 2017
That’s because fruit is fresh and already packaged naturally.

— kevin hopper, idahostatesman, "Just say ‘no’ to bottled juice for your cocktail," 4 July 2017
Amazon.com Inc.’s deeper push into the grocery business threatens to further pinch packaged-food companies already coping with slowing sales.

— laura stevens, WSJ, "Amazon’s Grocery Ambitions Spell Trouble for Big Food Brands," 26 June 2017

First Known Use of package

1917

PACKAGE Defined for English Language Learners

package

noun

Definition of package for English Language Learners

: a box or large envelope that is sent or delivered usually through the mail or by another delivery service
: a wrapper or container that covers or holds something
: something that comes in a container

package

verb

Definition of package for English Language Learners

: to put (something) in a package in order to sell it or send it somewhere
: to show or present (something or someone) in a particular way

PACKAGE Defined for Kids

package

noun pack·age \ ˈpa-kij \

Definition of package for Students

1 :a bundle made up for mailing or transporting

2 :a container that covers or holds something

The ingredients are listed on the package.

3 :something that comes in a container

a package of gum

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