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

The company is leaning on higher-margin packaging and products along with in-store promotions for its biggest brands to attract thrifty consumers, particularly for Frito-Lay brands, which include Cheetos and Doritos. —Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 11 July 2024

The packaging may show minor signs of wear due to being a customer return or excess stock, but the earbuds themselves are absolutely flawless. Elevate your everyday audio with these Beats Studio Buds for only $79.99 (reg. —New Atlas, 10 July 2024

Zoom in: Proponents argue offering the beverages on draft saves producers money on distribution and packaging — potentially lowering costs for customers. —Torey Van Oot, Axios, 9 July 2024

Grandpa Zelig escaped the Nazis and made it to the United States with nothing but the clothes on his back and the formula for a revolutionary packaging compound called Styrofoam. —Ron Charles, Washington Post, 9 July 2024

Word History

Etymology

from gerund of package entry 2

First Known Use

circa 1875, in the meaning defined at sense 1