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 In 2025, Reid used Smith in the backfield, in the slot and out wide, and the additions of Walker and Demercado mean Smith should profile more as a package weapon and receiver in 2026. — Kansas City Star, 11 July 2026 Food hubs can bundle produce from those small operators to create heftier packages of supplies. — Lizzie Kane july 11, Sacbee.com, 11 July 2026 Joseph makes the mistake of opening a package that the recordings warn should be kept hidden. — Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 10 July 2026 The new Self-Sufficiency package debuts as a €1,720 (US$1,970) option, while the dual-LFP batteries alone without the solar cost €833 (US$955). — New Atlas, 10 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
  • Airbnb proved to be a popular alternative to traditional hotels, with offers like the World Cup bundle, which included free World Cup tickets with select Airbnb stays at an average price of $365 per night.
    — Lily Wright, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
  • During his conversation with PEOPLE, Luke shares his excitement for adding to the Wilson family with his new bundle of joy.
    — Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 10 July 2026
Definition of bundle
Noun
  • One way to expedite feeding is to make a larger batch and store that in the refrigerator for up to a week.
    — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 July 2026
  • Even with the pharmaceutical upgrade, early trials required a tedious, hands-on batch process.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026
Definition of batch
Noun
  • Pool security responded and found a weapon inside a bag belonging to a juvenile.
    — Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 15 July 2026
  • Always remove the diseased parts of the plant and dispose of them in a plastic bag.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 15 July 2026
Definition of bag
Noun
  • Each cluster contained a simple RLC resonator — a resistor, capacitor, and inductor, a combination that creates an oscillating electrical signal at a particular frequency.
    — Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 15 July 2026
  • For the unfamiliar, Cape Verde, or Cabo Verde as it is known to locals, is a cluster of 10 volcanic islands in the central Atlantic Ocean, about 350 miles off the coast of West Africa.
    — Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 15 July 2026
Definition of cluster
Noun
  • The new film has a 71% on RT which puts it in the middle of the pack as far as this film franchise goes.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 12 July 2026
  • Concerns came to a head last summer, when the Beyem Seo pack killed 92 cows and calves in Sierra Valley, straining law enforcement and terrifying residents.
    — Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 11 July 2026
Definition of pack
Noun
  • Fresh flowers abound, and coffee tables are set with a remarkably thoughtful collection of books by Phaidon and Rizzoli.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026
  • Marine robotics hub The Advanced Marine Robotics Hub will be established in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to develop autonomous underwater technologies for critical mineral collection, ocean science, and defense applications.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 15 July 2026
Definition of collection
Noun
  • Each box comes with six packets that can be prepared with hot water or microwaved.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson July 10, Charlotte Observer, 10 July 2026
  • Boxes contain six instant packets that can be prepared with hot water or in the microwave.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson July 10, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of packet
Noun
  • Transactions in the industry have become more complicated, creating the need for attorneys who can serve as one-stop shops on a wide array of issues.
    — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 13 July 2026
  • Power of silly shapes To seal the case, the research team manufactured an array of custom silly sprinklers featuring a wild variety of geometric loops and contours.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 13 July 2026
Definition of array

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