pack

noun
UK: /pæk/
US: /pæk/

  1. A bag or container for carrying things, especially on a trip.

    1. I need to pack my bag for the trip tomorrow. [ ] [ ]
    2. She carried a heavy pack on her back during the hiking trip. [ ] [ ]

  2. A group of animals, especially wolves or dogs, that live and hunt together.

    1. A pack of wolves roamed through the forest at night. [ ] [ ]
    2. The researchers studied the social behavior of a pack of wild dogs. [ ] [ ]

  3. A collection or bundle of things wrapped or tied together.

    1. He carried a pack of cards in his pocket. [ ] [ ]
    2. She bought a six-pack of soda for the party. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

bundle group load crowd
pack verb

  1. To fill a bag or container with items for travel or storage.

    1. I need to pack my suitcase before I leave. [ ] [ ]
    2. She helped him pack his belongings into boxes before moving. [ ] [ ]

  2. To press something tightly into a space.

    1. Pack the soil firmly around the plant. [ ] [ ]
    2. We had to pack the clothes tightly to fit everything in the drawer. [ ] [ ]

  3. To go away; leave.

    1. Just pack and go. [ ] [ ]
    2. I told him to pack his bags and leave. [ ] [ ]
pack adjective

  1. Relating to the action of quickly packing something.

    1. It was a pack and go situation. [ ] [ ]
    2. It's a pack holiday with lots of fun. [ ] [ ]
pack phrasal-verb

  1. To send someone away

    1. She was packed off to boarding school. [ ] [ ]
    2. He was packed off to military school for his bad behavior. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "pack" in English means: A bag or container for carrying things, especially on a trip., A group of animals, especially wolves or dogs, that live and hunt together., A collection or bundle of things wrapped or tied together..

The phonetic transcription of "pack" is /pæk/ in British English and /pæk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "pack": bundle, group, load, crowd.

Example usage of "pack": "I need to pack my bag for the trip tomorrow.". More examples on the page.