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

Peter Millar Rambla Microprint Performance Jersey Print Smart packers know wrinkle-prone pieces are dead weight. — Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 1 Nov. 2026

Brands can source globally, work with world-class co-packers and produce exceptional products without owning a single manufacturing facility. — Tom Wicky, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026

Chicken and wild rice packaged to-go lacked the place of business of the manufacturer, packer or distributor. — Nwa Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026

To restore that protection, apple producers and packers apply a thin coating of artificial wax. — Natalia Vela, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 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