Package — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˈpa-kij/ pack·age

Meaning & Definition of Package

Package (noun)

  1. the act or process of packing
  2. a small or moderate-sized pack, parcel
  3. a commodity or a unit of a product uniformly wrapped or sealed

Package (verb)

  1. to make into a package; especially, to produce as an entertainment package
  2. to present (something, such as a product) in such a way as to heighten its appeal to the public
  3. to enclose in a package or covering

Package (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a wrapped or sealed case containing an item or set of items

    "got a job sorting packages in the mail room"

    similar: bundle, pack, packet, parcel
    related: bag, poke (chiefly Southern & Midland), pouch, sack, bale, box, container, crate

  2. a number of things considered as a unit

    "ate a whole package of cookies at once"

    similar: array, assemblage, band, bank, batch, battery, block, bunch, clot, clump, cluster, clutch, collection, constellation, group, grouping, huddle, knot, lot, muster, parcel, passel, set, suite, the whole kit and caboodle
    related: accumulation, aggregate, aggregation, conglomeration, agglomeration, assortment, hodgepodge, jumble, miscellany, mixture, odds and ends, sundries, variety, cycle, run, series, suit
    near: entity, item, single, unit

Related Entry: Package store (noun)

Package store is a different word from Package. The synonyms below are for package store, not for package.

  1. as in bar, watering place

    similar: bar, barroom, café, cantina (Southwest), dramshop, gin mill, grogshop (chiefly British), pub, public house (chiefly British), saloon, taproom, tavern, watering hole, watering place, alehouse, barrelhouse, bistro, bottle club, brewpub, cabaret, dive, joint, nightclub, roadhouse, speakeasy, sports bar, wineshop

Related Entry: Package stores (noun)

Package stores is a different word from Package. The synonyms below are for package stores, not for package.

  1. as in bars, watering places

    similar: barrooms, bars, cafés, cantinas (Southwest), dramshops, gin mills, grogshops (chiefly British), public houses (chiefly British), pubs, saloons, taprooms, taverns, watering holes, watering places, alehouses, barrelhouses, bistros, bottle clubs, brewpubs, cabarets, dives, joints, nightclubs, roadhouses, speakeasies, sports bars, wineshops

Related Entry: Care package (noun)

Care package is a different word from Package. The synonyms below are for care package, not for package.

  1. as in box, foy

    similar: box (British), foy (chiefly Scottish), alms, benefaction, beneficence, benevolence, charity, contribution, dole, handout, oblation, offering, philanthropy, tithe, grant, subsidy, bestowal, comp, donation, donative, fairing (British), freebie, gift, giveaway, handsel, lagniappe, largesse, present, presentation, remembrance, tribute, valentine, bonus, boon, windfall, courtesy, favor, generosity, sacrifice, gratuity, propine (Scottish), tip, award, prize, reward, dowry
    opposite: advance, loan, bribe, douceur, peace offering, sop

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Package

The most common words with a similar meaning to Package:

bundle, pack, packet, parcel, array, assemblage, band, bank, batch, battery, block, bunch, clot, clump, cluster, clutch, collection, constellation, group, grouping, huddle, knot, lot, muster, passel, set, suite, the whole kit and caboodle

Related Words for Package

bag, poke, pouch, sack, bale, box, container, crate, accumulation, aggregate, aggregation, conglomeration, agglomeration, assortment, hodgepodge, jumble, miscellany, mixture, odds and ends, sundries, variety, cycle, run, series, suit

Near Antonyms of Package

entity, item, single, unit

Word Forms of Package

Inflections: packaged, packaging

Derived words: packager (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Package

First known use: circa 1510

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Package

Words & Phrases Containing Package

package deal, package store, package holiday, package tour, care package, part of the package, severance package

Frequently Asked Questions about Package

What does "Package" mean?

"Package" means the act or process of packing. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: the act or process of packing. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Package"?

Other words for "Package" include bundle, pack, packet, parcel, array, assemblage, band and bank. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Package" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Package"?

There are 53 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Package". Common alternatives include bundle, pack, packet, parcel, array, assemblage, band, bank, batch and battery.

How do you use "Package" in a sentence?

Examples of "Package" in a sentence: "got a job sorting packages in the mail room"; "ate a whole package of cookies at once".

Is "Package" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Package" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

Is "Package" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a B1-level word, "Package" is typical of Cambridge B1 Preliminary (PET), IELTS band 4.0–5.0, TOEFL iBT 42–71, PTE Academic 43–58, TOEIC Listening & Reading 550+.

How do you pronounce "Package"?

"Package" is pronounced /ˈpa-kij/ and divided into syllables as pack·age.

What is the origin of the word "Package"?

First known use: circa 1510.