package
PAK-ihj
Package (noun) means a parcel or box containing something, usually wrapped or sealed for delivery. Example: “A package arrived on the doorstep this morning.”
noun
1
A parcel or box containing something, usually wrapped or sealed for delivery.
"A package arrived on the doorstep this morning."
"The postman left a heavy package in the porch because nobody was home."
"Please sign here to confirm that you have received the package."
2
A set of related items, services, or terms offered together.
"The hotel offers a package that includes breakfast and airport transfers."
"She negotiated a better salary package before accepting the job."
"The holiday package covers flights, a hotel and a guided tour of the city."
verb
1
To put something into a package, or to present it in an appealing way.
"The company packaged the product with eco-friendly materials."
"The consultants helped package the proposal for investors."
"We packaged the cakes in small boxes tied with ribbon before the market opened."
How to use package
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA parcel, or a bundled set of related things (like a deal, a set of software, or a holiday) offered as one unit.
Common pairings
deliver a package
holiday package
software package
benefits package
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Word forms
- Plural
- packages
- Third person singular
- packages
- Past tense
- packaged
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Etymology
From "pack" plus the noun-forming suffix "-age."
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Rhymes for package
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What does “package” mean?
The word “package” means a parcel or box containing something, usually wrapped or sealed for delivery. In plain terms, a parcel, or a bundled set of related things (like a deal, a set of software, or a holiday) offered as one unit.
How do you pronounce “package”?
“Package” is pronounced PAK-ihj (/ˈpæk.ɪd͡ʒ/ in IPA).
How do you use “package” in a sentence?
Here is “package” used in a sentence: “A package arrived on the doorstep this morning.”
What part of speech is “package”?
Depending on how it is used, “package” can be a noun and a verb.
Is “package” a common word?
“Package” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
How many meanings does “package” have?
“Package” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a parcel or box containing something, usually wrapped or sealed for delivery.
What is the difference between a package and a parcel?
The two are almost identical, and often used interchangeably. Parcel is more common in British English, while package is preferred in American English. Package can also be slightly broader, covering the wrapped item generally, whereas parcel usually implies something specifically wrapped and posted. In everyday delivery, they mean the same thing.
What is an example of a package?
A package is any wrapped or boxed item prepared for carrying or delivery. Examples include a cardboard box of goods ordered online, a gift wrapped in paper, or a padded envelope holding a book. The word can also describe a set of things offered together, such as a holiday package.
What is the difference between a package and a box?
A box is the container itself, a rigid, usually rectangular case. A package is the whole thing being sent, including whatever wrapping and contents are inside. A package often comes in a box, but it can also be an envelope or a wrapped bundle, so the terms are not identical.
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