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1package
noun pack·age \ˈpa-kij\
: a box or large envelope that is sent or delivered usually through the mail or by another delivery service
: a wrapper or container that covers or holds something
: something that comes in a container
Full Definition of PACKAGE
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archaic : the act or process of packing
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a : a small or moderate-sized pack : parcel b : a commodity or a unit of a product uniformly wrapped or sealed c : a preassembled unit
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: a covering wrapper or container
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: something that suggests a package: as a : package deal b : a radio or television series offered for sale at a lump sum c : contract benefits gained through collective bargaining d : a ready-made computer program or collection of related software e : a travel arrangement contract that offers for a fixed price transportation, accommodations, and often sightseeing and entertainment f : a collection of related items; especially : one to be considered or acted on together <presented his tax package to the nation>
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First Known Use of PACKAGE
1611
Rhymes with PACKAGE
2package
verb
: to put (something) in a package in order to sell it or send it somewhere
: to show or present (something or someone) in a particular way
pack·agedpack·ag·ing
Full Definition of PACKAGE
transitive verb
1
a : to make into a package; especially : to produce as an entertainment package b : to present (as a product) in such a way as to heighten its appeal to the public
2
: to enclose in a package or covering
— pack·ag·er noun
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First Known Use of PACKAGE
1921
PACKAGED Defined for Kids
package
noun pack·age \ˈpa-kij\
Definition of PACKAGE for Kids
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: a bundle made up for mailing or transporting
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: a container that covers or holds something <The ingredients are listed on the package.>
3
: something that comes in a container <a package of gum>
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