I. ˈpa-kij noun
Date: 1611
1. archaic : the act or process of packing
2.
a. : a small or moderate-sized pack : parcel
b. : a commodity or a unit of a product uniformly wrapped or sealed
c. : a preassembled unit
3. : a covering wrapper or container
4. : something that suggests a package: as
a. : package deal
b. : a radio or television series offered for sale at a lump sum
c. : contract benefits gained through collective bargaining
d. : a ready-made computer program or collection of related software
e. : a travel arrangement contract that offers for a fixed price transportation, accommodations, and often sightseeing and entertainment
f. : a collection of related items ; especially : one to be considered or acted on together
presented his tax package to the nation
II. transitive verb
( pack·aged ; pack·ag·ing )
Date: 1921
1.
a. : to make into a package ; especially : to produce as an entertainment package
b. : to present (as a product) in such a way as to heighten its appeal to the public
2. : to enclose in a package or covering
• pack·ag·er noun