package

noun

ˈpa-kij How to pronounce package (audio)
Definition of packagenext
1
as in bundle
a wrapped or sealed case containing an item or set of items got a job sorting packages in the mail room

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2
as in batch
a number of things considered as a unit ate a whole package of cookies at once

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Recent Examples of package Investigators previously described the suspect as a man, but during a news conference on Friday, prosecutors said Berezovsk was allegedly dressed as a man during the package bomb attack. — Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 3 July 2026 While the streaming service recently eliminated its free trial directly through the site, customers who sign up for one of DirecTV’s Signature packages will get three months of Paramount+ Premium included at no cost. — Erin Lassner, HollywoodReporter, 4 July 2026 One of our favorite budget models on the market right now is HP's OmniBook X Flip, which squeezes every bit of performance out of its components to deliver capable everyday productivity performance in a good-looking package. — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 3 July 2026 Included in the Distributed Digital Systems (DDiS) program package, the control system supervises and manages installations in the fields of energy, propulsion, diving safety and auxiliary systems. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 4 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for package
Recent Examples of Synonyms for package
  1. bundle
  2. batch
  3. bag
  4. cluster
  5. pack
  6. collection
  7. packet
  8. array
Noun
  • Opt for a fresh bundle of spinach, if possible, rather than a plastic container or bag, and consume it promptly to maintain its nutrient content.
    — Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 3 July 2026
  • The first stage puts its payload inside an app bundle that impersonates real components built into macOS.
    — Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 2 July 2026
Definition of bundle
Noun
  • Whip up a big batch of this delicious chicken salad to have ready to go all week.
    — Patricia S York, Southern Living, 4 July 2026
  • While Silo seasons 1 and 2 were based on Hugh Howey's first novel, Wool, the new batch of Apple TV episodes is inspired by his second book, Shift.
    — Katie Mannion, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
Definition of batch
Noun
  • Photos apparently taken by the men themselves show wads of cash on the seat of a car, in a plastic bag and in stacks on the floor of a location in New York.
    — Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • Using 10,000 rocks, more than seventy-five 80-pound bags of concrete, and over $1,000 in supplies, Ruggie has no regrets about his 14-foot deck burned in a shou sugi ban style.
    — Barbara Bellesi Zito, The Spruce, 1 July 2026
Definition of bag
Noun
  • Hyundai is addressing the issue by allowing drivers to bring their Tucsons into authorized dealers for free instrument panel cluster software updates.
    — Charles Singh, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • Where Hearing Loss and Other Health Risks Overlap A 2025 Healthy Aging Data Report analysis of 427 communities across Massachusetts and Rhode Island found that hearing difficulties and fall risk cluster together geographically.
    — Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026
Definition of cluster
Noun
  • The reserve Ticonderoga cup with rum, brandy and pineapple packs a punch but remains extremely refreshing.
    — Blair Crosby, AJC.com, 5 July 2026
  • In Chicago, a carry-away 12-pack of beer gets slapped with more than $2 in tax.
    — Adam Hoffer, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
Definition of pack
Noun
  • The location is now a collection of cold storage facilities, parking lots and warehouses in Skid Row near its boundary with the Arts District.
    — Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
  • And cadets were on the hunt for unique pieces to add to their collections.
    — Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 1 July 2026
Definition of collection
Noun
  • The lobby’s retro Sweet N’ Glow Salon’s color scheme is as pink as a packet of Sweet N’ Low sugar substitute, complete with beehive hair dryers, vintage magazines, and a kitschy wig collection.
    — Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • Rotate the packets once during cooking for even heat distribution.
    — Staff, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
Definition of packet
Noun
  • The physics of the upgrade The centerpiece of the overhaul is the L1, L-Acoustics’ new flagship line array system — the first major architectural rethinking of the format since the company invented the modern line source array in 1993.
    — Dave Brooks, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • Both sites enlist business leaders, project managers, engineers, marketing specialists and other knowledgeable experts in a wide array of fields.
    — Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2026
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