Synonyms of packing

packing 1 of 2

noun

as in filling

Related Words

• filling
• fill
• filler
• stuffing
• padding
• wadding
• buffer
• cushion
• bumper
• lining
• fender
• pad
• quilting
• interlining

packing

2 of 2

verb

present participle of pack

1

as in plugging

to close up so that no empty spaces remain

carefully pack the food containers so we'll have as much as possible for the picnic

Synonyms & Similar Words

• filling
• plugging
• sealing
• blocking
• stuffing
• stopping
• bunging
• damming
• jamming
• closing (off)
• repacking
• clogging
• occluding
• obstructing
• caulking
• choking
• clotting
• congesting
• chinking
• restuffing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• excavating
• shoveling
• scooping (out)
• hollowing (out)

2

as in loading

to put into (something) as much as can be held or contained

I had packed the suitcase so tightly that it wouldn't close

Synonyms & Similar Words

• filling
• loading
• cramming
• jamming
• brimming
• stuffing
• refilling
• heaping
• charging
• jam-packing
• flooding
• repacking
• shoving
• replenishing
• drenching
• glutting
• swamping
• crowding
• squeezing
• reloading
• bulking
• squashing
• bloating
• crushing
• matting
• penetrating
• ramming
• saturating
• overflowing
• pressing
• refreshing
• overcharging
• overfilling
• honeycombing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• emptying
• clearing
• eliminating
• vacating
• draining
• evacuating
• drawing (off)
• exhausting
• cleaning
• bleeding
• voiding
• sweeping
• lightening
• purging
• depleting
• flushing
• scouring

3

as in carrying

to support and take from one place to another

remember to pack several changes of clothing

Synonyms & Similar Words

• carrying
• hauling
• transporting
• sending
• ferrying
• bringing
• conveying
• lugging
• carting
• toting
• delivering
• shipping
• taking
• bearing
• transferring
• moving
• forwarding
• transmitting
• removing
• shifting
• fetching
• handing over

4

as in bearing

to wear or have on one's person

a private detective packing a weapon

Synonyms & Similar Words

• carrying
• bearing
• sporting
• showing
• displaying
• exhibiting
• flaunting
• showing off
• parading

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of packing

Noun

At the packing plants, inspections continue, checking quality, the fruit’s flesh and possible pests. — ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026

While traveling with it on long weekend trips, commerce director Madison Flager appreciated the removable VersaPack organizer, shoe bags, and laundry bag, which eliminate the need for extra packing cubes. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Aug. 2026

Verb

Worried about the aftershocks, Soto Zea began packing a few bags on Monday afternoon to stay with relatives elsewhere. — Nicole Acevedo, NBC news, 10 Aug. 2026

When packing for a day at the pool, Alleycvt says her essentials are sunscreen, sunglasses, water, a towel and something to listen to music on, like AirPods. — Lisa Kocay, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Phrases Containing packing

• send packing