Packaging Definition, Examples, and Common Uses

Meaning 1：wrapping material (packaging)

packaging 🔊

/ˈpækɪdʒɪŋ/

the material used to wrap and protect a product for sale and transport.

wrapping material 🔊

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/ˈræpɪŋ məˈtɪriəl/

The materials used to enclose, protect, and present a product for sale, storage, or transport.

📁 Category：Objects & Materials 🔖 Level：beginner

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From 'pack' (to put things into a container) + '-age' (collective suffix) + '-ing' (gerund suffix), referring to the act or material of wrapping.

💡 Mnemonic

Think of a 'pack' of items placed inside 'aging' cardboard boxes, where the material keeps them safe over time.

📖 Example

The packaging of this birthday gift is so beautiful, I almost don't want to open it! 🔊 The packaging of this birthday gift is so beautiful, I almost don't want to open it!

🔗 Collocations

product packaging – the wrapping and container used for a specific item

packaged goods – items that are sold in boxes, bags, or other containers

packaging material – substances like paper, plastic, or foam used to wrap products

🔄 Synonyms

wrapping (n.) – material used to cover or enclose something

container (n.) – an object that holds something, such as a box or bottle

casing (n.) – a protective outer covering

🌱 Derivatives

package (n.) – a box or container in which something is wrapped

pack (v.) – to put items into a container for transport or storage

packager (n.) – a company or person that packages products

📖 Cultural Story

The word 'packaging' entered English in the 17th century, derived from 'pack.' In modern commerce, packaging is crucial for marketing and product protection, and has become a central topic in environmental sustainability discussions.