packing

noun
UK: /ˈpækɪŋ/
US: /ˈpækɪŋ/

  1. The act of putting things into a bag or box.

    1. I am packing my bag for the trip now, because we leave early. [ ] [ ]
    2. The efficient packing of the boxes saved a considerable amount of space. [ ] [ ]

  2. Materials used to protect items in a container.

    1. The packing kept the glass safe during the move yesterday. [ ] [ ]
    2. Ensure that the packing is adequate to prevent any damage during transit. [ ] [ ]

  3. A material used to make a joint airtight or watertight.

    1. The packing in the pipe needed replacing because it was leaking. [ ] [ ]
    2. The new packing created a much tighter seal, preventing any leakage whatsoever. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

filling padding stuffing loading
packing verb

  1. Present participle of the verb 'pack': putting things into a container.

    1. I am packing my suitcase for my vacation right now. [ ] [ ]
    2. She was carefully packing her belongings to avoid damage during the move. [ ] [ ]

  2. To fill something completely

    1. The stadium was packing with excited fans that night. [ ] [ ]
    2. The band is packing venues across the country on their current tour. [ ] [ ]
packing adjective

  1. Used for taking goods somewhere.

    1. I need a packing box for moving my things later. [ ] [ ]
    2. Packing tape is essential when you are shipping fragile items to customers. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "packing" in English means: The act of putting things into a bag or box., Materials used to protect items in a container., A material used to make a joint airtight or watertight..

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

Synonyms for "packing": filling, padding, stuffing, loading.

Example usage of "packing": "I am packing my bag for the trip now, because we leave early.". More examples on the page.