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
Synonyms
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
Recent Examples on the Web
That’s about how packed the roach trap near the mop sink was with 10 roaches.
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David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2024
What to Consider The pool scene can be overwhelming, especially when holiday weekends bring DJs and a packed crowd.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2024
Douglas told a packed room of reporters at the Barriere Le Majestic hotel that Cannes was the natural choice to premiere the show that makes its global streaming premiere on Apple on Friday, April 12.
—Liza Foreman, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Apr. 2024
This resulted in packed crowds at all the major attractions.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Apr. 2024
The Hickox, meanwhile, was making the opposite journey, from Muskegon to Chicago, loaded down with lumber and towing a packed schooner barge.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Apr. 2024
Newtown neighbors react First in line at a packed village council meeting on March 12, days after Synan filed his lawsuit in Hamilton County, was longtime resident Bill DeVore who attended with his wife, Nancy DeVore.
—Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 26 Mar. 2024
On Saturday, the Australian duo played to a packed late afternoon crowd on CRSSD’s City Steps stage.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 26 Mar. 2024
During a packed service at IHOPKC’s Forerunner Church, executive director Stuart Greaves addressed the allegations against founder Mike Bickle that came to light on Friday when leaders called a special meeting to tell staff members.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 25 Mar. 2024
David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2024
What to Consider The pool scene can be overwhelming, especially when holiday weekends bring DJs and a packed crowd.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2024
Douglas told a packed room of reporters at the Barriere Le Majestic hotel that Cannes was the natural choice to premiere the show that makes its global streaming premiere on Apple on Friday, April 12.
—Liza Foreman, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Apr. 2024
This resulted in packed crowds at all the major attractions.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Apr. 2024
The Hickox, meanwhile, was making the opposite journey, from Muskegon to Chicago, loaded down with lumber and towing a packed schooner barge.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Apr. 2024
Newtown neighbors react First in line at a packed village council meeting on March 12, days after Synan filed his lawsuit in Hamilton County, was longtime resident Bill DeVore who attended with his wife, Nancy DeVore.
—Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 26 Mar. 2024
On Saturday, the Australian duo played to a packed late afternoon crowd on CRSSD’s City Steps stage.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 26 Mar. 2024
During a packed service at IHOPKC’s Forerunner Church, executive director Stuart Greaves addressed the allegations against founder Mike Bickle that came to light on Friday when leaders called a special meeting to tell staff members.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 25 Mar. 2024
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“Packed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/packed. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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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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