ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Package

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈpæ.kɪd͡ʒ/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Package is a noun meaning Something which is packed, a parcel, a box, an envelope.

Meaning

Something which is packed, a parcel, a box, an envelope.

More Meanings

  1. Something which consists of various components, such as a piece of computer software.
  2. (software) A piece of software which has been prepared in such a way that it can be installed with a package manager.
  3. (uncountable, archaic) The act of packing something.
  4. Something resembling a package.
  5. A package holiday.
  6. A football formation.
  7. (euphemistic, vulgar) The male genitalia.

Example Sentences

the "dime" defensive package
A dirty package was left in my home.
Did you test the software package to ensure completeness?
For third and short, they're going to bring in their jumbo package.

Word Forms

Synonyms for package

Depending on context, synonyms include wrap, bundle, parcel, box, packet.

Antonyms for package

Common opposites include unbox.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include parcel, packet, bundle, box, packing, packed.

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