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 The loss of NBCUniversal channels seemed like a way for Fubo to offer slimmer, more focused packages that were also more affordable. — Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 17 July 2026 This week, the US approved a $2 billion Saudi order for weapons guidance systems, launchers, warheads, and other equipment, as well as a $484 million package of parts for Kuwait’s fleet of C-17 military transport aircraft. — Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 17 July 2026 The league especially – and especially now, in advance of taking a national TV package to market for 2028 – is invested in ensuring fan interest does not wane. — Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 17 July 2026 This striped linen coverlet has the soft, lived-in feel of a longtime favorite, straight out of the package. — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 17 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
  • Apple Music has hiked its subscription fee for the first time since late 2022, while the Apple One bundle is also getting more expensive.
    — Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 18 July 2026
  • This price increase didn’t affect Apple One prices, which bundle services such as Apple TV, Apple Music, Apple Arcade, iCloud+, Apple Fitness+, and Apple News+ depending on the tier.
    — Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 17 July 2026
Definition of bundle
Noun
  • The company scrambled to placate the brands with new demonetization policies, stripping ads from huge batches of videos.
    — Claire Stapleton, New Yorker, 18 July 2026
  • So a new batch is freshly made on a weekly basis at all the locations.
    — Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 17 July 2026
Definition of batch
Noun
  • Also, the texture, shapes and colors of the candy make for a fun experience to sample, pick and mix up your own bag.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 July 2026
  • Target is offering backpacks for as low as $5 and lunch bags starting at $3.
    — Yi-Jin Yu, ABC News, 22 July 2026
Definition of bag
Noun
  • The largest cluster was worked the way foodborne outbreaks have been for decades, by interviewing the sick until a common thread appeared.
    — John Drake, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • That agentic swarm exploited a flaw in Hugging Face’s data-processing pipeline to gain the ability to run code as a processing worker, eventually escalating to high-level access to the company’s cloud and server clusters.
    — Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 22 July 2026
Definition of cluster
Noun
  • On Thursdays, Ollie adds a pack of Hubba Bubba or AirHeads gum to the mix.
    — Erika Janes, Curbed, 17 July 2026
  • Both beverages are sold in 12-packs and made in America—Barron’s in Palm Beach, Florida, and Kai’s in Newport Beach, California.
    — Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 17 July 2026
Definition of pack
Noun
  • Getty Images Overseas in Europe, the collection of ethnic data is strictly prohibited or seen as taboo.
    — Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
  • Consistent with those findings, the HEAA would increase demographic data collection across federal health programs and create a task force to study bias in artificial intelligence used in healthcare.
    — Naomi Taxay, Sacbee.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of collection
Noun
  • The instructions on the packet tell you to take at least an hour beforehand, but my secret is to take it the night before.
    — Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 15 July 2026
  • The mix’s topping packet creates a crisp cinnamon-sugar crust, while the bananas and milk bake into a rich, pudding-like texture.
    — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 15 July 2026
Definition of packet
Noun
  • The refuge also stands out for its array of landscapes, said Noss of the University of Florida.
    — Drew Kann, AJC.com, 20 July 2026
  • At the beer garden, Gilroy’s Promised Land Brewing Company will add its garlic craft brew to the array of taps.
    — Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 20 July 2026
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