Definition of package
(Entry 1 of 2)
2a
: 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
package
verb
packaged; packaging
Definition of package (Entry 2 of 2)
1a
: 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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Time Traveler for package
The first known use of package was circa 1510
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