package — a box or container in which things are wrapped or packed
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a box or container in which things are wrapped or packed
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpækɪdʒ/
Example Sentences
- The mysterious package contained nothing but rubber ducks and a note saying 'Quack if you agree'.
- I ordered a fitness package online, but all I got was a picture of a gym.
- The hotel offers a romantic package that includes dinner and a couples massage.
package
NOUN[/ˈpækɪdʒ/]
a box or container in which things are wrapped or packed
Receiving a delivery package
Manage the package without damage!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Package derives from 16th-century Dutch 'pak', meaning 'bundle' or 'parcel'. The word emerged during the era of Dutch maritime commerce, when safely bundling goods for sea transport was essential, and the practice of packaging items became crucial to international trade.
Breakdown
pak (bundle, parcel) + -age (noun suffix indicating action, result, or collection). The suffix -age transforms the Dutch noun into an English noun denoting the act or result of bundling.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The mysterious package contained nothing but rubber ducks and a note saying 'Quack if you agree'.”
“I ordered a fitness package online, but all I got was a picture of a gym.”
“The hotel offers a romantic package that includes dinner and a couples massage.”
“Please package the fragile items with extra bubble wrap.”
“The government's stimulus package aims to boost the economy.”
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