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

Writer Cassie Hurwitz tracked down the best moving companies, professional packers, and tips for loading everything into your new home. — Cassie Hurwitz, Curbed, 25 Aug. 2026

The closure affects 110 workers, including farm supervisors, technicians and packers. — Amy Wenk, AJC.com, 6 Aug. 2026

Growers, packers and shippers will also face rising costs when switching packaging or processing infrastructure, the representatives say. — Lizzie Kane, Sacbee.com, 2 Aug. 2026

The suit centers on the company’s claims of exclusivity over a variety of white nectarine and accusations that Mora broke their contract by selling the fruit to other packers. — Claire Rush, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 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