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
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
Both minimalist and maximalist packers alike will appreciate the simple and spacious design of the Béis Carry-on Roller.
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Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 22 Sep. 2023
Light packers, look no further than this compact suitcase from Delsey.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2023
But still, even the most expert packers still run into outfit fatigue towards the end of their trips.
—Emily Belfiore, Travel + Leisure, 6 Aug. 2023
Pickers roam the floors, grabbing items and handing them off to packers, who stand for hours at a time.
—Anna Schecter, NBC News, 10 Oct. 2023
The soft, supple leather has rave reviews, and as a bonus for light packers, the mix of leather and elastic allows for a little less weight when tucking away these boots in a suitcase.
—Nneya Richards, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2023
Other states and cities lent their names to various cuts as national packers standardized butchering.
—Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2023
Price at time of publish: $111 Accessories Even the most minimalist packers will make room for accessories on their bike trip.
—Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 7 Aug. 2023
Lovehoney Easy Squeezy Soft Packer for $7 ($8 off)
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Packers can get expensive, but this one from Lovehoney is a super-soft packer that won't break the bank.
—Jaina Grey, WIRED, 9 Sep. 2023
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Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 22 Sep. 2023
Light packers, look no further than this compact suitcase from Delsey.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2023
But still, even the most expert packers still run into outfit fatigue towards the end of their trips.
—Emily Belfiore, Travel + Leisure, 6 Aug. 2023
Pickers roam the floors, grabbing items and handing them off to packers, who stand for hours at a time.
—Anna Schecter, NBC News, 10 Oct. 2023
The soft, supple leather has rave reviews, and as a bonus for light packers, the mix of leather and elastic allows for a little less weight when tucking away these boots in a suitcase.
—Nneya Richards, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2023
Other states and cities lent their names to various cuts as national packers standardized butchering.
—Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2023
Price at time of publish: $111 Accessories Even the most minimalist packers will make room for accessories on their bike trip.
—Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 7 Aug. 2023
Lovehoney Easy Squeezy Soft Packer for $7 ($8 off)
Lovehoney
Packers can get expensive, but this one from Lovehoney is a super-soft packer that won't break the bank.
—Jaina Grey, WIRED, 9 Sep. 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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The first known use of packer was
in the 14th century
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“Packer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/packer. Accessed 29 Nov. 2023.
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packer
noun
pack·er
ˈpak-ər 
: one that packs
especially
: a dealer who prepares and packs foods for the market
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