1
a
: compressed
packed snow
b
: that is crowded or stuffed
—often used in combination
an action-packed story
2
: filled to capacity
played to a packed house
Examples of packed in a Sentence
Add one cup of firmly packed brown sugar.
One half cup loosely packed fresh parsley
Oranges are packed full of vitamin C.
The theater is always packed when he performs there.
bands playing to packed audiences
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Andrew Weitz — a style consultant and men’s fashion expert who steers a firm called The Weitz Effect — recently fielded a call from a client with a packed European itinerary on the horizon.
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Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2025
The lunch was part of a packed schedule for the president, who is currently touring the Middle East.
—Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 14 May 2025
Colby Chapman was arrested during a City Council meeting, tensions flared again Monday as Mayor Christopher Clark abruptly cleared a packed council chamber, citing disruptions from Chapman’s supporters and residents.
—Samantha Moilanen, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2025
At the time, Jessica posted photos on Instagram proudly showing off the packed car, fun family meals and sentimental hugs goodbye.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 13 May 2025
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Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2025
The lunch was part of a packed schedule for the president, who is currently touring the Middle East.
—Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 14 May 2025
Colby Chapman was arrested during a City Council meeting, tensions flared again Monday as Mayor Christopher Clark abruptly cleared a packed council chamber, citing disruptions from Chapman’s supporters and residents.
—Samantha Moilanen, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2025
At the time, Jessica posted photos on Instagram proudly showing off the packed car, fun family meals and sentimental hugs goodbye.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 13 May 2025
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“Packed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/packed. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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packed
adjective1
: that is crowded or stuffed
—often used in combination
an action-packed story
2
: filled to capacity
performed before a packed stadium
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