packaging
noun
1
: an act or instance of packaging something or someone: such as
a
: the enclosing of something in a container or covering
… damage caused by static charge during packaging, storing, and shipping.—
Chemical & Engineering News
Chemical & Engineering News
b
: the presentation of something or someone to the public in a way that is designed to be attractive or appealing
This is public relations: the packaging of ideas, the execution of them, and the media coverage surrounding them.—Robert Z. Chew
Robert Z. Chew2
: material used to enclose or contain something
… the flashy packaging popularized by mass merchants.—Jan Stafford
Jan StaffordExamples of packaging in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
In February 2024, the FDA announced that manufacturers in the US would no longer be using certain PFAS chemicals in grease-proofing substances applied on paper and paperboard packaging.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 10 Apr. 2024
At least 28 states have laws targeting PFAS in various uses, such as in food packaging and carpets.
—Kathryn Crawford, The Conversation, 10 Apr. 2024
Any packaging is minimal: Paper covers some bars of soap and toilet paper.
—John Sowell, Idaho Statesman, 8 Apr. 2024
The Coca-Cola packaging features heroes and villains like Wolverine, Deadpool, Loki, Elektra and more.
—Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 8 Apr. 2024
Through its packaging and marketing campaigns, Tony’s raises awareness about exploitation in the cocoa industry and has called out big chocolate companies in the past for not doing enough to address human rights concerns.
—Prarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 4 Apr. 2024
Plastic film bags used for packaging generally aren’t accepted in curbside recycling programs.
—Justine Calma, The Verge, 4 Apr. 2024
The formulas and packaging are meant to move with you.
—Akili King, Essence, 3 Apr. 2024
But last month again, Tony’s found itself in the crosshairs of Mondelez in Germany and Austria for mimicking their packaging in one of their ad campaigns.
—Prarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 30 Mar. 2024
Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 10 Apr. 2024
At least 28 states have laws targeting PFAS in various uses, such as in food packaging and carpets.
—Kathryn Crawford, The Conversation, 10 Apr. 2024
Any packaging is minimal: Paper covers some bars of soap and toilet paper.
—John Sowell, Idaho Statesman, 8 Apr. 2024
The Coca-Cola packaging features heroes and villains like Wolverine, Deadpool, Loki, Elektra and more.
—Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 8 Apr. 2024
Through its packaging and marketing campaigns, Tony’s raises awareness about exploitation in the cocoa industry and has called out big chocolate companies in the past for not doing enough to address human rights concerns.
—Prarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 4 Apr. 2024
Plastic film bags used for packaging generally aren’t accepted in curbside recycling programs.
—Justine Calma, The Verge, 4 Apr. 2024
The formulas and packaging are meant to move with you.
—Akili King, Essence, 3 Apr. 2024
But last month again, Tony’s found itself in the crosshairs of Mondelez in Germany and Austria for mimicking their packaging in one of their ad campaigns.
—Prarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 30 Mar. 2024
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'packaging.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Dictionary Entries Near packaging
Cite this Entry
“Packaging.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/packaging. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share