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Package Meaning: Noun Definitions, Examples, and Common Collocations (2 meaning)

Meaning 1：a container for transporting goods (package)

package 🔊

/ˈpækɪdʒ/

A box, bag, or other container that holds goods for transport or storage.

Package noun meaning: cardboard box for shipping goods on floor

a container for transporting goods 🔊

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/ə kənˈteɪnər fɔːr trænsˈpɔːrtɪŋ ɡʊdz/

A box, bag, or other receptacle designed to hold goods during transport or storage.

📁 Category：Objects & Materials 🔖 Level：beginner

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From 'pack' (to put items together) + '-age' (noun suffix indicating a collection or container).

💡 Mnemonic

Imagine a box labeled 'PACK AGE' – items packed together that age well in storage.

📖 Example

I just received a package from the courier, and inside was the new headphones I ordered online. 🔊 I just received a package from the courier, and inside was the new headphones I ordered online.

🔗 Collocations

deliver a package – to bring a container to a recipient

package tracking – the system of monitoring a parcel's location

packaging material – the items used to wrap and protect goods

🔄 Synonyms

parcel (n.) – a wrapped item for shipping, usually smaller than a crate

bundle (n.) – a collection of items tied together

pack (n.) – a container or group of items sold together

🚫 Antonyms

bulk (n.) – loose, unpackaged goods sold in large quantities

component (n.) – a separate part of something larger, not a complete unit

🌱 Derivatives

packaging (n.) – the materials used to wrap goods

package (v.) – to put items into a container for shipping or sale

pack (n./v.) – a bundle or the act of putting items together

📖 Cultural Story

Originating from Old French 'pacquet', meaning a small bundle or parcel. In modern English, 'package' is widely used in e-commerce and logistics to describe a shipped item.

Meaning 2：a set of items or services offered together (package)

package 🔊

/ˈpækɪdʒ/

A set of items, services, or ideas that are offered together as a single unit.

Package noun meaning: all-inclusive holiday bundle on tablet screen

a set of items or services offered together 🔊

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/ə set əv ˈaɪtəmz ɔːr ˈsɜːrvɪsɪz ˈɔːfərd təˈɡɛðər/

A combination of products, services, or benefits that are sold or provided as a single combined unit, often at a discounted rate.

📁 Category：Social Economy 🔖 Level：intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

My new job offers a great benefits package that includes health insurance, a gym membership, and extra vacation days. 🔊 My new job offers a great benefits package that includes health insurance, a gym membership, and extra vacation days.

🔗 Collocations

benefits package – the total set of non-wage compensation provided by an employer

software package – a collection of related computer programs sold as a single unit

vacation package – a travel deal that includes flight, hotel, and activities

🔄 Synonyms

bundle (n.) – a group of products or services sold together at a lower price

deal (n.) – an arrangement offered to a customer, often with a discount

offering (n.) – a product or service provided to meet a need

🚫 Antonyms

individual item (n.) – a single product sold separately, not as part of a group

unbundled (adj.) – services offered separately rather than as a combined packet

🌱 Derivatives

packaged (adj.) – sold or presented as a complete unit

packaging (n.) – the process of presenting a product or service in an attractive way