packer
/'pækə/
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Definition
- Noun:
- A person who packs items: A "packer" is someone whose job is to put goods or items into containers, boxes, or packages for storage, transport, or sale.
- A worker in the meat industry: Specifically, a "packer" can refer to a person or company involved in processing and packing meat products.
- A hiker with a backpack: Informally, a "packer" can describe a hiker or traveler who carries their belongings in a backpack.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- She worked as a packer in a warehouse, preparing orders for shipment.
- The meat packer ensured all products met safety standards before distribution.
- As an experienced packer, he knew exactly how to organize his gear for a week-long trek.
Advanced Usage
- "Packer" in business contexts: Often refers to a company or individual, especially in agriculture and food industries, responsible for processing and packaging goods.
- The fruit packer supplied supermarkets across the country.
Variants and Related Words
- Pack (verb): To put items into a container for transport or storage.
- Please pack your suitcase carefully.
- Packing (noun): The action or process of packing; also the material used to protect packed goods.
- The packing was insufficient, and the vase broke.
- Meatpacking (noun): The business or process of slaughtering and processing animals for meat.
- The city was once a major center for meatpacking.
Synonyms
- Packager: A person or machine that packages goods.
- Processor: A person or company that processes raw materials, especially food.
- Hiker: A person who walks long distances, especially in the countryside.
Related Phrases
- Packer and mover: A company or service that packs and transports household goods.
- We hired a packer and mover for our relocation to another state.
Noun
- a hiker who wears a backpack
- a wholesaler in the meat-packing business
- a workman employed to pack things into containers