Definition

Noun: 1. A package containing six units: Specifically, a carton, plastic ring, or other container that holds six bottles or cans of a beverage, typically beer or soda. 2. A set of six well-defined abdominal muscles: In informal anatomy and fitness contexts, this refers to the rectus abdominis muscle when it is highly developed and visibly segmented into six distinct sections.

Usage Examples

• Noun (Beverage Package):
  • He bought a six-pack of soda for the party.
  • The store had a special offer on a six-pack of that craft beer.
• Noun (Abdominal Muscles):
  • After months of training and dieting, he finally developed a six-pack.
  • The actor showed off his impressive six-pack in the action movie.

Advanced Usage

• "Six-pack abs": This is a common clarifying phrase for the muscular meaning, explicitly linking the term to the abdominal region.
  • Her fitness goal was to achieve visible six-pack abs.

Variants and Related Words

• Multi-pack: A general term for a package containing multiple units of a product (e.g., a 12-pack, a 24-pack).
• Abs / Abdominals: The general terms for the abdominal muscles, of which a "six-pack" is a specific, highly-toned manifestation.

Synonyms

• For the package: Half-case (specifically for beverages, though not a strict synonym).
• For the muscles: Washboard abs, ripped abs, defined core.

Related Idioms

• "To work on your six-pack": To engage in exercises and diet intended to develop visible abdominal muscles.
  • He's at the gym every day working on his six-pack.

Noun

1. a carton containing six bottles or cans