1
a
: compressed
packed snow
b
: that is crowded or stuffed
—often used in combination
an action-packed story
2
: filled to capacity
played to a packed house
Examples of packed in a Sentence
Add one cup of firmly packed brown sugar.
One half cup loosely packed fresh parsley
Oranges are packed full of vitamin C.
The theater is always packed when he performs there.
bands playing to packed audiences
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Earlier this year, Hilton and Bianco topped the governor’s race polls as a packed field of Democrats split many of the state’s liberal voters.
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Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2026
Elk Grove Village Mayor Craig Johnson delivered a sharp defense of data centers at a packed community meeting yesterday, responding to questions from residents worried that massive new facilities dedicated to artificial intelligence could suck up the village’s water or increase their utility bills.
—Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2026
In a packed roster of tight races, at least one runoff election was expected, meaning a candidate won't break the threshold of over 50% of the votes.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 20 May 2026
The & Juliet show hadn’t happened, and Sheppard hadn’t won an Olivier Award for best direction of a musical for Paddington, which is playing to packed houses at the Savoy Theatre and will likely transfer to Broadway next year.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 18 May 2026
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Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2026
Elk Grove Village Mayor Craig Johnson delivered a sharp defense of data centers at a packed community meeting yesterday, responding to questions from residents worried that massive new facilities dedicated to artificial intelligence could suck up the village’s water or increase their utility bills.
—Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2026
In a packed roster of tight races, at least one runoff election was expected, meaning a candidate won't break the threshold of over 50% of the votes.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 20 May 2026
The & Juliet show hadn’t happened, and Sheppard hadn’t won an Olivier Award for best direction of a musical for Paddington, which is playing to packed houses at the Savoy Theatre and will likely transfer to Broadway next year.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 18 May 2026
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“Packed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/packed. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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packed
adjective1
: that is crowded or stuffed
—often used in combination
an action-packed story
2
: filled to capacity
performed before a packed stadium
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