pack away

phrasal verb

packed away; packing away; packs away
: to put (something) in a safe place to be used at a later time
It's time to pack away your winter clothes.
Her grandmother's dolls had been packed away in the attic for many years.

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Once the decorations are packed away, much of that attention fades. Dave Oates, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Jan. 2026 Don’t pack away your winter gear just yet — another cold front may arrive this weekend, bringing another round of subfreezing temperatures. Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 27 Jan. 2026 But after moving around so many times this season, all his winter gear is packed away in storage. Lauren Williams, AJC.com, 23 Jan. 2026 Once the decorations are packed away and the calendar turns from festive and full to routine and stark white, the winter doldrums can really settle in. Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 19 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pack away

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“Pack away.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pack%20away. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.

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