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

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

2

: material used to enclose or contain something

… the flashy packaging popularized by mass merchants.

—Jan Stafford

also : a covering wrapper or container : package entry 1 sense 3

the manufacture of food packagings

Examples of packaging in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Dispose of the product safely to prevent it from being consumed by humans or animals, especially if the packaging has been opened. —Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 25 July 2025

The brand eliminates harsh chemicals, uses glass and aluminum packaging, and ensures every formula is effective and environmentally respectful. —Meggen Harris, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025

Check the packaging to see when the best time of year is to seed in your area. —Cody Godwin, USA Today, 24 July 2025

The packaging is also designed for in-shower grip and ease of use with a hook for simple, mess-free storage. —Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 July 2025

Word History

Etymology

from gerund of package entry 2

First Known Use

circa 1875, in the meaning defined at sense 1