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.
Recent Examples of package from the Web
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After years of discussion, China has started to let state firms award shares to employees as part of their pay packages.
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And that $45 billion in the Senate package also comes with massive cuts to Medicaid, which is the largest insurer at the front lines of the crisis.
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Police said none of the packages were opened or taken.
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But teaching film to insecure middle schoolers is a special sort of package.
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It can then be flattened and folded up, and once the whole design is re-exposed to heat, the whole package slowly unfolds into its final, open configuration—no motors involved.
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A dealer based in the United Arab Emirates shipped packages containing the artifacts to three different corporate addresses in Oklahoma City.
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Locals still report lurking fighters and suspicious packages to the plethora of security forces in the city.
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Each veteran received a welcome package with everything from can openers and spatulas to bath towels and oven mitts.
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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
nounRecent Examples of package from the Web
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Additionally, brands can glean better insights on how best to package and position future products.
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Consumers’ income wasn’t verified for groups of mortgages from Sterling Bank & Trust and auto loans from Santander Consumer USA Holdings Inc. that were successfully packaged into bonds in the last two months, according to reports from bond graders.
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The quest for gold and America’s insatiable appetite for reality television are merging this summer with an Olympic scouting camp that will ultimately be packaged as a one-episode reality show.
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How butter is packaged, shipped, stored and rotated on the grocery store shelf can affect its delicate flavor.
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In announcing the haul — estimated to have a street value of $1 million to $3 million — authorities displayed large plastic buckets filled with cannabis packaged in 1-pound zip-lock bags.
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It is divided into much smaller sections, numbered, and packaged for shipment.
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ESPN will carry an estimated 40 hours of almost-live coverage (regulations require a 30-minute delay) and will also air more than 100 hours of original packaged show every year.
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By mid-morning, Travis and his co-workers labored to package enough chilled shrimp, macaroni and cheese, and ground hamburger to keep pace with the pre-game rush.
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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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