package

noun
UK: /ˈpæk.ɪdʒ/
US: /ˈpæk.ɪdʒ/

  1. An object or group of objects wrapped in paper or packed in a box.

    1. I have a package for you, it's your birthday gift. [ ] [ ]
    2. The delivery company said the package would arrive sometime next week. [ ] [ ]

  2. A set of things put together, often offered at a special price.

    1. We bought a vacation package to Cancun last year, it was perfect. [ ] [ ]
    2. The software package includes everything needed to manage your business. [ ] [ ]

  3. A complete set of proposals or terms offered as a whole.

    1. The government announced an economic stimulus package, hopefully it helps. [ ] [ ]
    2. They presented a comprehensive package of reforms to the parliament today. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

parcel bundle deal agreement
package transitive-verb

  1. To wrap something in paper or put it in a box.

    1. Can you package this for shipping, please put it in a box? [ ] [ ]
    2. She carefully packaged the fragile items, so they wouldn't break. [ ] [ ]

  2. To present something in an attractive or advantageous way.

    1. The candidate was carefully packaged by the media, to get people support him. [ ] [ ]
    2. The new product is packaged as the solution to all your problems. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "package" in English means: An object or group of objects wrapped in paper or packed in a box., A set of things put together, often offered at a special price., A complete set of proposals or terms offered as a whole..

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

Synonyms for "package": parcel, bundle, deal, agreement.

Example usage of "package": "I have a package for you, it's your birthday gift.". More examples on the page.