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- pronunciation:
- pae
kihj
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
A package is a thing or group of things wrapped up or enclosed in a box or container. The box or container is usually made of paper, cardboard, or light plastic. People often send packages to each other in the mail, or they buy packages of things in a store.
The package of cookies is almost empty.Ivan was excited to see a package for him in the mailbox.
- similar words:
- box, pack
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| definition 2: |
A package is a container that people use to store things or to send things in.
The directions to make the cake are on the back side of the package.My mom bought a special package at the post office, and she sent my grandma's present in it.- synonyms:
- case, crate
- similar words:
- box, carton, container, pack, sack
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| related words: |
case, mail, mix |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
packages, packaging, packaged |
| definition: |
When you package a gift, you wrap the gift or place it in a container.
The store clerk packaged the necklace in a small red box.The butcher cut and packaged the meat for the customer.- synonyms:
- bundle
- similar words:
- box, pack, wrap
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| related words: |
sack |
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