packer

noun

pack·​er ˈpa-kər 

1

: one that packs: such as

a

: one engaged in processing food (such as meat) and distributing it to retailers

b

: an automotive vehicle with a closed body and a compressing device (as for compacting rubbish) in the rear

2

: porter sense 1

3

: one that conveys goods by means of a pack

Examples of packer in a Sentence

She worked as a packer for a candy company.

Recent Examples on the Web

Serge, who asked to have his full name withheld out of fear of being targeted for deportation, came to the U.S. from Haiti nearly two years ago and secured a job at the Spokane warehouse as a packer. —Annie Palmer, CNBC, 10 July 2025

To an aspiring light packer, traveling for a week with only underseat luggage is the dream. —Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025

These immigrants are hired as sewers, sample makers, pattern cutters, finishers, and packers. —Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 12 June 2025

As a bonus: The harness is thoughtfully designed with an internal strap that snugly secures packers (an aid designed to create the appearance of a bulge) in place. —Malia Griggs, SELF, 21 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for packer

• acker
• backer
• blacker
• cracker
• hacker
• lacquer
• slacker
• stacker
• thacker
• tracker
• attacker
• backpacker

Kids Definition

packer

noun

pack·​er ˈpak-ər 

: one that packs

especially : a dealer who prepares and packs foods for the market