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

Heavy packers should go with a Deluxe room for more space than the Superiors. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026

The two-story structure includes four total suites that are available to rent individually or as a group reservation, but heavy packers should beware that the home sits a full flight of stairs above street level. —Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 30 May 2026

This crop top and wide-leg pants set can be worn together or as separates for endless outfit combinations—which is especially helpful for carry-on packers. —Rebecca Shinners, Travel + Leisure, 22 May 2026

Below, find 14 of my favorites at Amazon starting at $22 (and with two-day Prime shipping, a godsend for last-minute packers like me). —Natalie Labarbera, PEOPLE, 21 May 2026

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