Definition

1. Noun:

   • A wrapped or boxed object; a parcel: A collection of items or a single item enclosed in a container, such as a box, bag, or wrapping, for storage, transport, or sale.
   • A set of items or services offered together: A group of related things presented or sold as a single unit.
   • (Computing) A software package: A collection of related programs, files, and documentation bundled together for distribution and installation.

2. Verb:

   • To put into a package; to wrap or box: To place items into a container for protection, sale, or shipping.
   • To present or combine as a unit: To group items, features, or services together for presentation or sale.

Usage Examples

• Noun:

  • I received a package from my family in the mail.
  • The vacation package includes flights, hotel, and a rental car.
  • You need to install a new software package to run this application.

• Verb:

  • Please package these books carefully before you ship them.
  • The company packaged the new software with a free training course.

Advanced Usage

• "To package something as something": To present or describe something in a particular, often simplified or attractive, way.
  • The idea was packaged as a simple solution to a complex problem.
• "A package deal": An offer or agreement involving several items that must be accepted or rejected together.
  • They are selling the house and the furniture as a package deal.

Variants and Related Words

• Packaging (n): The materials used to wrap or protect goods; the manner in which something, especially a product or idea, is presented.
  • The product's packaging is made from recycled materials.
• Packager (n): A person or company that packages goods.
• Repackage (v): To package again, especially in a new or different way.
  • The company decided to repackage its classic candy bars.

Synonyms

• Noun: Parcel, bundle, box, kit, suite (for software/services).
• Verb: Wrap, box, encase, bundle, combine.

Related Phrasal Verbs

• Package up: To wrap or box items completely.
  • Could you package up the remaining cookies?

Related Idioms

• The whole package: Someone or something that has all the desirable qualities.
  • She's talented, smart, and kind—she's the whole package.

Noun

1. (computer science) written programs or procedures or rules and associated documentation pertaining to the operation of a computer system and that are stored in read/write memory
   • the market for software is expected to expand
2. a wrapped container
3. a collection of things wrapped or boxed together

Verb

1. put into a box
   • box the gift, please