Package
/ˈpækɪdʒ/
Definitions
3 meaningsAn object or collection of objects wrapped in paper or packed in a box.
/ˈpækɪdʒ/
A wrapped or boxed collection of items.
The package contained a new book.
💡 Simply: It's like a box or wrapping paper with something inside! Imagine getting a birthday package or a package delivered to your door. It's anything that's been wrapped or put together to be sent or given to someone.
👶 For kids: A package is like a present, but it can have anything inside! It's wrapped up and ready to go.
More Examples
She received a package in the mail.
The package was heavy.
How It's Used
"The package arrived in good condition."
"We booked a vacation package that included flights and a hotel."
To wrap or put things into a package; to bundle or combine for sale or distribution.
/ˈpækɪdʒ/
To wrap or pack items together.
The store packages the gifts beautifully.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're wrapping up a gift, putting things in a box, or putting together a kit. You are packaging something. Think about when you package a gift for a friend or package a product for customers.
👶 For kids: To package is like wrapping a present or putting things in a box together.
More Examples
They package their products in environmentally friendly materials.
The software is packaged with helpful tutorials.
How It's Used
"The company packages its products attractively."
"The software is packaged with all necessary components."
A software package is a bundle of related software components, data files, or other items.
/ˈpækɪdʒ/
A coordinated set of programs, files, or data.
The new software package includes improved features.
💡 Simply: When you download a software package, it's like getting a whole set of things that work together. For example, a Microsoft Office package has Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. It's a bunch of programs bundled up together.
👶 For kids: A special set of things that work together, like a collection of games.
More Examples
They need to install the latest security package.
The development package helped them build the app faster.
How It's Used
"The software package is now available."
"They installed a new development package."
Idioms & expressions
package deal
An agreement that involves several related issues or items.
"The company offered a package deal including insurance and a service contract."
package tour
A vacation or trip where the travel arrangements, accommodation, and sometimes other services are arranged and sold together.
"We booked a package tour to Italy, which included our flights and hotel."
From Middle English *pakke*, from Old French *pachet* (diminutive of *packe* 'pack'), of Germanic origin. The verb developed from the noun.
The word 'package' became increasingly common with the growth of commercial trade and postal services in the 18th and 19th centuries.
Memory tip
Think of a neatly wrapped present or a delivery box.
Word Origin
"a bundle or pack"