Definition of package
1 archaic : the act or process of packing
2a : a small or moderate-sized pack : parcelb : a commodity or a unit of a product uniformly wrapped or sealedc : a preassembled unit
3 : a covering wrapper or container
4 : something that suggests a package: such asa : package dealb : a radio or television series offered for sale at a lump sumc : contract benefits gained through collective bargainingd : a ready-made computer program or collection of related softwaree : a travel arrangement contract that offers for a fixed price transportation, accommodations, and often sightseeing and entertainmentf : 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.
Circa 1510
First Known Use of package
circa 1510
package
Definition of package
packaged
;packaging
transitive verb
1a : to make into a package; especially : to produce as an entertainment packageb : 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
noun1917
First Known Use of package
1917
PACKAGE Defined for English Language Learners
package
playDefinition of package for English Language Learners
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: a box or large envelope that is sent or delivered usually through the mail or by another delivery service
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: a wrapper or container that covers or holds something
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: something that comes in a container
package
Definition of package for English Language Learners
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: to put (something) in a package in order to sell it or send it somewhere
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: to show or present (something or someone) in a particular way
PACKAGE Defined for Kids
package
playDefinition 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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