pack away

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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Instead of packing away the entire piece, simply swap out a handful of objects as the seasons change. Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 2026 With years of belongings packed away, the sheer volume could be overwhelming once everything was finally out in the open. Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 16 Aug. 2026 This makes old versions packed away in home shops or sheds covetable. Shagun Khare, Martha Stewart, 9 Aug. 2026 Summer might be winding down, but that’s absolutely no reason to pack away your swimwear just yet. Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 6 Aug. 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 14 Sep. 2026.

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